In a recent webinar hosted by Valérie Demars, we explored the real health risks associated with 75% of perfumes on the market, highlighting the role of endocrine disruptors and revealing the problematic ingredients hidden in conventional beauty products, including those claiming to be "natural".
Understanding Endocrine Disruptors
Endocrine disruptors are chemical substances capable of interfering with our endocrine system, which regulates crucial functions such as growth, reproduction, metabolism, and brain development. When these disruptors are present in the perfumes and cosmetics we use daily, they can have serious consequences for our health.
The Hidden Ingredients
Valérie Demars shed light on the ingredient names behind which these endocrine disruptors are hidden. In the conventional perfume industry, it is common to use components such as phthalates, parabens, synthetic musks, and many others. These ingredients are often used unnecessarily in fragrances.
The most surprising thing is that these endocrine disruptors are even found in supposedly natural perfumes. Valérie Demars illustrated her point by showing a photo of the packaging of a self-proclaimed "natural" perfume, revealing the presence of no fewer than five problematic ingredients.
Health Consequences
The consequences of frequent exposure to endocrine disruptors are alarming. They range from reproductive disorders and obesity to heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. These health risks are all the more concerning because we are exposed to these substances daily, often without even realizing it.
Healthy Natural Perfumery
The webinar also addressed solutions to avoid these health risks.
Aimée de Mars is a natural perfumery brand that distinguishes itself by seeking to create perfumes that are not limited to simply smelling good, but are also designed as caring perfumes.
These perfumes are crafted from essential oils and energizing spring water, aiming to promote emotional balance and a sense of well-being. This approach involves the exclusive use of naturally derived and environmentally friendly ingredients, while eliminating endocrine disruptors.