The Eco Well podcast Endocrine disruption in beauty? Feat Lyle Burgoon PhD
Oct 15, 2024
Dr. Lyle Burgoon, a toxicology expert, dives into the hot topic of endocrine disruption in cosmetics. He debunks misconceptions about common ingredients like parabens and phthalates, emphasizing the need for accurate research. The discussion tackles the complexities of hormonal interactions and critiques oversimplified narratives in the beauty industry. Burgoon also highlights the importance of dosage and regulatory challenges, urging listeners to think critically about safety claims and the influence of marketing on consumer perceptions.
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Endocrine Disruption Defined
- Endocrine disruption refers to a chemical acting like or interfering with a hormone.
- Current regulations focus on estrogen, androgen, thyroid, and steroidogenesis disruption.
Cosmetics and Endocrine Disruption
- Some cosmetic ingredients activate estrogen receptors in lab tests, but these tests don't reflect real-world conditions.
- These tests use high doses and simplified systems, unlike the complex human endocrine system.
Shauna Swan and "Countdown"
- Shauna Swan's book "Countdown" claims endocrine disruptors threaten human extinction.
- Jen and Lyle discuss phthalates and their safety profiles, citing DEP as having a good profile.