{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1.1","title":"Stephen Ajulu","home_page_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/","feed_url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/tags/parabens/feed.json","description":"Hello, I'm Stephen Ajulu, a seasoned multidisciplinary tech professional with over a decade of experience. I build impactful solutions using design, tech, and engineering in the pursuit of impact.","icon":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg","authors":[{"name":"Stephen Ajulu","url":"https://stephenajulu.com","avatar":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/me.jpg"}],"items":[{"id":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/endocrine-hormonal-disruptors-in-grooming-products-and-cosmetics/","url":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/posts/endocrine-hormonal-disruptors-in-grooming-products-and-cosmetics/","title":"Endocrine(Hormonal) Disruptors in Grooming Products and Cosmetics","summary":"First, let\u0026rsquo;s start with the definition of the endocrine system.\nWhat is the endocrine system? The endocrine system is a complex network of glands, hormones, and receptors. It provides the key communication and control link between the nervous system and bodily functions such as reproduction, immunity, metabolism, and behavior.\nWhat are endocrine disruptors? Chemicals are an essential component of our daily lives. But some chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, can have harmful effects on the body’s endocrine (hormone) system. Hormones act in very small amounts and at precise moments in time to regulate the body’s development, growth, reproduction, metabolism, immunity, and behavior. Endocrine disruptors interfere with natural hormone systems, and the health effects can be felt long after the exposure has stopped. Exposure to endocrine disruptors in the womb can have life-long effects and can even have consequences for the next generation.\n","content_html":"\u003cp\u003eFirst, let\u0026rsquo;s start with the definition of the endocrine system.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-is-the-endocrine-system\"\u003eWhat is the endocrine system?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe endocrine system is a complex network of glands, hormones, and receptors. It provides the key communication and control link between the nervous system and bodily functions such as reproduction, immunity, metabolism, and behavior.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-are-endocrine-disruptors\"\u003eWhat are endocrine disruptors?\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChemicals are an essential component of our daily lives. But some chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, can have harmful effects on the body’s endocrine (hormone) system. Hormones act in very small amounts and at precise moments in time to regulate the body’s development, growth, reproduction, metabolism, immunity, and behavior. Endocrine disruptors interfere with natural hormone systems, and the health effects can be felt long after the exposure has stopped. Exposure to endocrine disruptors in the womb can have life-long effects and can even have consequences for the next generation.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 id=\"to-learn-more-read-endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are--how-to-avoid-them\"\u003eTo learn more, read: \u003ca href=\"https://stephenajulu.com/blog/endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them/\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEndocrine Disruptors: What They Are \u0026amp; How To Avoid Them\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"what-are-some-of-the-known-endocrine-disruptors-found-in-cosmetic-and-grooming-products\"\u003eWhat are some of the known endocrine disruptors found in cosmetic and grooming products?\u003c/h3\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"post-media\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https://www.intechopen.com/media/chapter/72654/media/Table2.png\" alt=\"Most common endocrine disrupting chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u0026lt;figcaption\u0026gt;Most common endocrine disrupting chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products. Trade name, CAS number and demonstrated hormonal activities.\u0026lt;/figcaption\u0026gt;\n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eParabens\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Often found in many cleansers, soaps, and moisturizers, parabens are preservatives that are also endocrine disruptors, which means they can interfere with essential hormonal functions in the body and potentially cause chronic conditions over time.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSulfates\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: A petrochemical byproduct, sulfates can cause skin irritation and allergic reactions and are commonly found in things like body wash.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePhthalates\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Used to make fragrances stick to skin, many scented cleaners and moisturizers contain phthalates, which can also be endocrine disruptors.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSynthetic Fragrance\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Under the law to protect “trade secrets,” companies are not required to disclose what is actually in their fragrance—it could potentially contain a whole host of toxic chemicals that can cause allergic reactions and more.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBenzalkonium Chloride\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Used as a preservative, this ingredient has been associated with skin, eye, and respiratory irritation and is often used in moisturizers.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eButylated hydroxy Anisole and Butylated Hydroxytoluene\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: These are synthetic antioxidants that are likely carcinogenic and may cause liver damage.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e:\u003c/em\u003e A binding agent, EDTA may cause organ damage and is found in many moisturizers and lotions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePolyethylene glycol\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Also found in creams, this ingredient and other PEG compounds may be carcinogenic, depending on how they are processed.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOxybenzone\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: This ingredient is found in sunscreen as well as moisturizers that have sunscreen in it. It’s been linked to things like skin sensitization, allergic reactions, and hormone disruption.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFormaldehyde\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Yep. This known carcinogen is found in many body washes and shampoos.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eSodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLS and SLES)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e: Also found in various kinds of soaps, SLS and SLES are petroleum byproducts that can potentially cause irritation and allergic reactions.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriclosan:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Used as an anti-bacterial agent, and can be found in toothpaste, soaps, and hand washes. It is known to have hormone-disrupting properties.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ePFAS:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (\u003ca href=\"https://chemtrust.org/list-of-endocrine-disruptors-the-not-so-happy-families-of-toxic-chemicals/#pfas\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePFAS\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e) are added to some cosmetics, such as foundations and moisturizing creams, to help them penetrate the skin. Some PFAS have hormone-disrupting traits. Coop Denmark \u003ca href=\"https://www.foodpackagingforum.org/news/coop-denmark-bans-pfas-in-cosmetics\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehas banned\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e all cosmetics containing PFAS from its shops because of concerns over these harmful chemicals.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eFlouride:\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e Used in toothpaste. Found in tap water.\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eKojic acid\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e4-Methylbenzylidene camphor\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eResorcinol\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOctocrylene\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriclocarban\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eHomosalate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBenzyl salicylate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eGenistein\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaidzein\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEthylhexyl Methoxycinnamate(EHMC)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOctyl methoxycinnamate (OMC)\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eOctinoxate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eCyclopentasiloxane\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDecamethylcyclopentasiloxane\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eButylphenyl methyl propanol\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eBMHCA\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eTriphenyl phosphate\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDeltamethrin\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/p\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"post-media\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https://www.intechopen.com/media/chapter/72654/media/Table3.png\" alt=\"Some adverse effects of EDCs in humans.\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u0026lt;figcaption\u0026gt;Some adverse effects of EDCs in humans.\u0026lt;/figcaption\u0026gt;\n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"post-media\"\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"https://www.intechopen.com/media/chapter/72654/media/Table4.png\" alt=\"Studies exploring associations between exposure to cosmetics- and PCPs-released EDCs and endometriosis.\" style=\"width: 100%; height: auto;\" /\u003e\n\u003cpre\u003e\u003ccode\u003e\u0026lt;figcaption\u0026gt;Studies exploring associations between exposure to cosmetics- and PCPs-released EDCs and endometriosis.\u0026lt;/figcaption\u0026gt;\n\u003c/code\u003e\u003c/pre\u003e\n\u003c/figure\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"read-more-endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are--how-to-avoid-them\"\u003eRead More: \u003ca href=\"https://stephenajulu.com/blog/endocrine-disruptors-what-they-are-how-to-avoid-them/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndocrine Disruptors: What They Are \u0026amp; How To Avoid Them\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"read-more-endocrine-disrupting-chemicals-in-cosmetics-and-personal-care-products-and-risk-of-endometriosis\"\u003eRead More: \u003ca href=\"https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/72654\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products and Risk of Endometriosis\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/h3\u003e\n","date_published":"2022-07-22T08:36:00+03:00","image":"https://ajulu.netlify.app/images/camilo-jimenez-0ylmwcxlwlw-unsplash.jpg","tags":["endocrine system","endocrinology","endocrine disruptors","hormones","hormonal","hormonal disruptors","health","pthalates","parabens","toxic cosmetics"]}]}