Cosmetics

“Endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, which... Like phthalates. Which are found in cosmetics, shampoos, food packaging, et cetera. They actively lower testosterone production in male fetuses during the first trimester, permanently stunting reproductive capacity before birth.”

“My favorite example, and everybody's favorite example, is cosmetics. Cosmetics, you don't actually eat it, but you rub it on your skin, which is the second-worst thing to do. And there are 10,000 chemicals in cosmetics.”

“Atrazine. Which the EU banned over two decades ago. If we look at cosmetics, which you were talking about then, what you put on your skin obviously goes into your bloodstream. And so the EU has banned or heavily restricted over 1,300 chemicals in cosmetics and personal care products, due to toxicity and hormone disruption.”

“run by the Environmental Working Group, a major toxic chemical watchdog. You can scan barcodes or search for food, cleaning supplies, or cosmetics. There's Think Dirty as well, which is great for cosmetic shampoos and skincare. It exposes the toxic truth hiding in beauty products. And then there's Clear Ya, which is clear, ya.”

“if they're trying to stay healthy in a toxic world? Simple advice, and I know you like this, is pregnant women are much more important than anybody else in this field. If you could persuade pregnant women, A, to have no cosmetics, save a lot of money, no cosmetics for nine months.”