Will personal care product chemicals influence hormones during pregnancy?

Usage of some personal care products during pregnancy will affect maternal hormone levels due to the presence of certain harmful chemicals, says some studies.

Personal care and beauty products has many endocrine-disrupting chemicals like phthalates, parabens and phenols. Such chemicals interact with hormone systems, influencing synthesis, regulation, transport, metabolism and hormone reception, which are all quite harmful during the pregnancy .

Personal care products like fragrances, lotions, cosmetics, nail polish, shaving cream, mouthwash, shampoo and other hair care products like bleach, relaxers and mousse has these harsh chemicals.

Use of these products can result in pre-term labour, abortion and abnormal growth of unborn baby so use products wisely