Perfume

Think twice before spritzing yourself with your favorite fragrance, and the very least, read the bottle’s ingredient list. Many perfumes include hidden ingredients such as phthalates, chemicals that mimic estrogen and other naturally-occurring hormones.

Even subtle disruptions to your body’s biochemistry can harm your endocrine system, with effects that may stay hidden for decades, including male feminization, early menopause, infertility, breast cancer, and premature birth. Avoid dangerous chemicals by making your own perfumes from essential oils.