Did you know there are toxins in our environment that can be absorbed through the skin, and also play a role in the development of skin conditions? We've got to talk about this because these chemicals are a really big deal when it comes to hidden toxins hijacking your health! My guest today is Lara Adler, an Environmental Toxins Expert & Educator, and a Certified Health Coach who teaches nutritionists, nurses, and other holistic health practitioners how to eliminate the #1 thing holding their clients back from the results they are seeking – the unaddressed link between chemicals and chronic health problems. She trains practitioners to become experts in everyday toxic exposures so they can improve client outcomes without spending hundreds of hours researching on their own. Combining environmental health education and business consulting, she’s helped thousands of health professionals in over 25 countries around the world elevate their skillset, improve client outcomes, and become sought out leaders in the growing environmental health and detoxification field. Join us as we discuss phthalates, fragrance, and other chemicals that can affect the health of our skin. Have you tried reducing your skin's exposure to toxins? Let me know in the comments! In this episode: Absorbability of various chemicals through the skin What are phthalates? Should you be concerned about fragrances in products? What are Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)? How to reduce your skin's toxic exposure Quotes “The skin is really important. It serves as this barrier to keep a lot of things out. So obviously, not everything that we come in contact you is going to be absorbed, but a lot of things are absorbed and the things that are, are chemicals or substances that have a very small molecular size.” [3:22] “Phthalates are endocrine-disrupting chemicals. They mimic hormones in the human body and can interfere with normal hormone signaling that can lead to everything from mood and energy issues to increase rates of breast cancer or birth defects or any other hormonally modulating effect, which is most things in the body.” [8:40] Links Find Lara online Want to try out Branch Basics cleaning products? Click HERE! Get your FREE Top 10 Toxins Practitioner Checklist HERE Healthy Skin Show ep. 116: Can Chlorine In Water Harm Your Skin? w/ Lara Adler Follow Lara on Facebook | Instagram