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Cosmetic Ingredients

Meaning

Cosmetic ingredients are the individual chemical components, whether synthetic or naturally derived, that are formulated together to create products intended for cleansing, beautifying, promoting attractiveness, or altering the appearance of the human body. In the context of hormonal health, certain ingredients are scrutinized as potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) due to their capacity to interfere with hormone synthesis, metabolism, or receptor binding. Clinical awareness of these substances is essential for practitioners guiding patients on minimizing environmental exposures that could impact delicate endocrine balance. Patient education often focuses on identifying and avoiding common EDCs found in personal care products.