Have you heard the term ‘endocrine disruptor’? It’s often used in relation to personal care ingredients, but what does this actually mean, and why should we care?⁠ ⁠ Your endocrine system is the body’s network of glands that produces more than 50 different signalling hormones that maintain and regulate basic bodily functions, including growth, metabolism, fertility, and even our immune system.⁠ ⁠ Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are a group of synthetic chemicals (and in some cases natural chemica

Endocrine disruptors

Non-stick cookware is one of the most pervasive and hazardous household sources of PFAS exposure. PFAS are called “forever chemicals” because they can remain in the body on the order of years. They’re used to make products non-stick, water or oil-repellent, and stain-resistant. The key issue is adding heat. Heating PFAS-based non-stick pans increases the potential for exposure, especially as coatings age or degrade. PFAS have been linked to endocrine disruption and adverse health outcomes, so mi