So last night I ran across the most amazing website called Good Guides while I was researching the affects our makeup, skin care, and other hygiene products can have on fertility. While there are no direct links to infertility or at least no studies linking them, there are several chemicals in our cosmetics and skin care that have links to cancer. Many include fragrance, coal tar, formaldehyde, mineral oil, parabens, talc, titanium, the list goes on and on and each has their own potential health affect. The great thing about the Good Guides website is that you can enter your product in their search bar and if they have it in their system it will show you what grade they gave it from a health, green, and ethical standpoint. I had no idea that the lotion I used on my face everyday was so bad for me. It contains 6 ingredients that can lead to health concerns the worst Propyl Paraben can lead to breast cancer.
After doing all of my research I decided to take my fertility journey one step farther and replace my makeup, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and deodorant for now. I know this is not what has been causing my infertility but I want to make changes in my life for the better and this is one thing I can do for long term health. I don't suggest that you dump all of your cosmetics and spend a fortune replacing them, but maybe think about slowly replacing your empty containers with brands that are fertile friendly. When I need laundry detergent, dish soap, and household cleaning products in the future I will definitely do a little research to see if I can find some that are effective yet chemical free.
I will add a list a little later with all of the products I bought and where I got them. And over the coming weeks, I can review them for you too! How fun:)
After doing all of my research I decided to take my fertility journey one step farther and replace my makeup, soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and deodorant for now. I know this is not what has been causing my infertility but I want to make changes in my life for the better and this is one thing I can do for long term health. I don't suggest that you dump all of your cosmetics and spend a fortune replacing them, but maybe think about slowly replacing your empty containers with brands that are fertile friendly. When I need laundry detergent, dish soap, and household cleaning products in the future I will definitely do a little research to see if I can find some that are effective yet chemical free.
I will add a list a little later with all of the products I bought and where I got them. And over the coming weeks, I can review them for you too! How fun:)