Awaken Beauty Podcast

Hormones, hormones hormones. Part 2!Did you know that your stress levels and hidden chemical-laden skincare products may actually be behind your stubborn weight gain to a myriad of other symptoms?Many personal care products such as cosmetics, shampoos, and body lotions, contain harmful chemicals. For example, one of the most common chemicals found in personal care products is “Fragrance,” which can be made up of hundreds of various chemical compounds. Fragrances are linked to liver and kidney damage, cancer and endocrine disruption which interferes with your adrenal, thyroid and reproductive glands.When we use these personal care products we can inhale the toxins as well as absorb them through our skin (the largest organ that connects to the inside of our body).It’s simple enough just to say “Opt for natural plant-based alternatives with simple ingredients that have names you recognize…” its just as important to know the why and how to recognize the unwanted ingredients damaging our health.Before we move fo