Endocrine disruptors interfere with normal hormone functioning and may cause infertility, miscarriage, birth defects, reproductive and breast cancers, and thyroid, heart, lung, liver, and kidney damage. Commonly used endocrine disruptors include phthalates, surfactants, and parabens – all of which are routinely used in cosmetic and personal care products.
Most of the tens of thousands of chemicals used have not been studied or researched. We have no idea what we are putting in and on our bodies everyday.
This onslaught of environmental toxins includes pharmaceuticals as well. Psychopharmaceuticals are all neurotoxic.