Lighting a candle used to be my favorite way to unwind—especially after a deep clean or at the end of a long day. It felt cozy. Calming. Like a little reward for making it through the chaos.
But here’s what I didn’t know: that “relaxing” scent was actually filled with synthetic fragrance and phthalates—two things that can seriously mess with your hormones.
🧪 According to recent research (MDPI, 2023), common fragrance compounds have been shown to disrupt estrogen and androgen pathways. That means they can mess with your mood, your fertility, and your overall hormonal balance.
And here’s the kicker: companies don’t have to disclose what’s in their “fragrance” blend. That one word on the label could be hiding hundreds of chemicals—many of which are known endocrine disruptors.
Synthetic fragrance isn’t just in candles. It’s in cleaning products, laundry detergent, air fresheners, body sprays, and even baby wipes. And over time, all that exposure adds up.
Once I learned this, I started swapping things out. I replaced my candles with a diffuser and began using essential oils like lavender (for calm), citrus (for energy), and clary sage (for hormone support). Not only does my home still smell amazing—but now I feel better knowing I’m supporting my health, not compromising it.
This shift might seem small, but these swaps matter—especially when your hormones are already under pressure from stress, lack of sleep, and modern living.
💛 Want your home to smell good and feel good, too?
Start by checking your labels. Swap one thing at a time. And don’t forget: what you put on and around your body impacts your hormones just as much as what you eat.
That’s why I created the Cycle Syncing Recipe Book because fueling your body with the right foods at the right time can make a massive difference in how you feel day to day.
You don’t have to overhaul everything overnight. Just one candle (or recipe) at a time.
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