Clean BeautyThe Five Endocrine Disruptors Probably on Your Counter Right NowThe five most common endocrine-disrupting chemicals in U.S. personal care are parabens, phthalates, oxybenzone, triclosan, and synthetic fragrance. Each can interfere with how the body’s hormones signal — estrogen, thyroid, and androgen pathways most often — and most are still legal in conventional skincare, deodorant, sunscreen, and perfume. The fastest way to clear them out of your routine is to inventory the five products you use every morning, in order: cleanser, deodorant, lotion, sunscreen, and perfume.
