It’s a popular belief that many additives/chemicals in our food make our immune system weaker, but what about the chemical in cosmetics we use everyday?
I’ll show you possible side effects and some easy and natural & organic recipes for avoiding chemicals in cosmetics.
What are endocrine disruptors?
Chemical compounds that can mimic the structural function of the hormones, and alter our normal body functioning
Where are they found?
They are in cosmetics, plastics (when heated), pesticides and clothes (polyester).
Average stats
- 1 woman uses 15 different cosmetics p/day
- 1 man uses 7
- Each cosmetic has 37 ingredients.
How the can affect us?
They send a wrong message to our brain (is like your pc having a virus)
The can alter the DNA and cause:
Estradiol, testosterone, Vit D3, A, thyroid hormone: imbalances
Breast and skin cancer
Kids born with an imbalanced hormonal mom, also show hormonal imbalances
How to avoid them?
Buy organic or natural whenever possible. They are more expensive but you are investing on your own health.
Home Made Recipes (Organic, easy and natural)
Toothpaste:
- Coconut oil (Antibacterial) – 1 cup
- Sodium bicarbonate (Antiseptic – Anticaries) – 1 Tablespoon
- Ground cinnamon (Antiviral ) – 1 teaspoon
Soap:
- Coconut oil (Antibacterial) – 2 cups
- Sodium bicarbonate (Antiseptic) – 2 Tablespoons
- Ground cinnamon (Antiviral ) – 1 Teaspoon
- Honey (Antiviral & Perfume) – 2 Tablespoon
- Optional: Any herb you like (E.g., Aloe Vera)
Shampoo:
- Lemongrass leaves ( Improve: hair follicles and shine – Reduces: Irritation, itchiness and dandruff )- Add water and blend it until you get a creamy texture
Keep this 3 products in the fridge! (The first times you might forget to take them to the bathroom and run naked to the kitchen)
Try them for at least 2 weeks and let me know 🙂
Cheers, Juanito
Source:
https://www.fitnessrevolucionario.com/2019/05/15/episodio-179-disruptores-endocrinos-nicolas-olea/