Stephanie Mero - Curly Hair Specialist

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) can increase the risk of earlier menopause, more severe perimenopausal symptoms, and changes in hormone patterns that resemble or accelerate reproductive aging.

How?

1. They damage ovarian follicles by:

* Increasing oxidative stress
* Triggering cell death (apoptosis)
* Damaging DNA in the eggs
* Causing inflammation in the ovaries

If the ovarian reserve declines more quickly, estrogen production falls sooner, which can lead to earlier perimenopause.

2. They mimic estrogen. Even though they’re much weaker than natural estrogen, chronic exposure may interfere with normal hormone regulation.

3. They block hormone receptors, preventing estrogen, progesterone, or thyroid hormones from working properly.

This may contribute to symptoms such as:
* Hot flashes
* Mood changes
* Sleep disturbances
* Irregular menstrual cycles

4. They alter hormone production - EDCs can interfere with enzymes involved in making and breaking down hormones.

5. They disrupt the brain-ovary communication. The hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries communicate constantly through hormones such as GnRH, LH, and FSH.

EDCs may interfere with this signaling, causing:
* Irregular ovulation
* Hormone fluctuations
* Menstrual irregularities

6. They increase oxidative stress. Many EDCs generate free radicals and reduce antioxidant defenses. Ovarian tissue is especially vulnerable because eggs cannot regenerate. This oxidative damage may contribute to accelerated ovarian aging.

The biggest sources of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) for most people are plastic food, beverage and personal product packaging, ingredients in personal care products such as synthetic fragrances, synthetic clothing, ingredients in cleaning products (fragrance, bleach), household dust, and non-organic food and unfiltered tap water.

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SAVE this for your next curly hair refresh! 👌

❤️ Wet hands in a bowl of water and finger-detangle areas that need restyling
❤️ Pump Replenish leave-in conditioner in one hand and dip the other in water and rub hands together then detangle and smooth areas that need restyling
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❤️ Soften any remaining cast with 2-3 drops of Recover oil
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