Cosmetic products come into direct contact with our skin, so it's essential that they offer the highest quality and safety. In recent years, more and more people have become concerned about the possibility of harmful ingredients in cosmetics. It is therefore advisable to know the components of the products we use daily.
The fear of hormonally active substances is particularly high in the cosmetics industry. What exactly does it mean for application if cosmetic products were to contain hormonal active ingredients, and how much truth is there behind the concern?
Products that come into contact with human skin must be harmless to health. This means that all types of cosmetics have assured quality through careful safety assessments by manufacturers and scientifically sound testing.
Hormonally Active Substances in Cosmetics
In the cosmetics industry, there are growing fears about hormonally active substances that may have negative health effects. But what does it really mean if cosmetic products contain such substances, and how much of it is actually justified?
The Term "Hormone"
A hormone is a messenger substance that enters our bloodstream as an endogenous active ingredient. They reach specific cells in various organs and trigger reactions or regulatory processes there, particularly concerning metabolism. They are thus important signaling substances for many bodily functions.
However, no genuine hormones may be used in cosmetics – this is strictly regulated by the EU Cosmetics Regulation. When "hormones" are mentioned, one often means so-called endocrine disruptors. These chemical substances can influence our body's endocrine system and thereby alter biological processes.
Endocrine Disruptors: What Are They?
This term refers to chemical substances that can affect our body's endocrine system. They can control the production, release, or mode of action of hormones and thus alter normal biological processes in the body. The research situation here is not yet conclusive, and there is a lack of meaningful studies proving the harmfulness of such hormonally active substances.
As a member of the EU, Germany is also obliged to adhere to the international guidelines of the EU, which regulate all products very precisely and strictly – for the safety of all consumers. In Germany, "hormone cocktails" cannot simply be sold, whether in shampoos, make-up, or sunscreens. Everything that comes into contact with our skin is subject to EU guidelines.
Preservatives in Cosmetics
Preservatives are necessary to ensure the shelf life of cosmetic products, even in natural cosmetics. Some substances, such as parabens, are suspected of being hormonally active. Our Dr. Massing products, however, contain only carefully selected, natural ingredients that contain no harmful chemicals, parabens, or silicones – only the best for your skin.
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Our Dr. Massing products contain only carefully selected and natural ingredients that we stand behind. You will find no harmful, aggressive chemicals, parabens, silicones, or mineral oils in our products – only the best for you.
Dr. Massing: Quality from the EU
All Dr. Massing cosmetic products are developed in Germany and Austria and are subject to strict quality standards. Our products must meet specific requirements, such as adherence to hygiene standards, the use of safe ingredients, and the performance of quality tests. This way, we can ensure the best possible efficacy and tolerability – with an extra helping of love and care.
In addition, our formulas are based on scientific studies and offer the highest efficacy and excellent tolerability.
The Safety of Cosmetics
You don't need to worry, because within the EU, it is not permitted to use hormones in cosmetic products. What headlines refer to as hormones are endocrine disruptors. Scientific research into the impact of endocrine disruptors is not complete, so studies in this field currently provide only limited information on their efficacy.
Hormones in Cosmetics
Realistic Cosmetic Check: Skincare and cosmetic products are subject to German and thus European controls and guidelines, ensuring they are safe for consumers. Some use preservatives that are currently suspected of influencing the body's hormonal processes – parabens are one such preservative.
Our products are free from parabens or other aggressive chemicals. We stand completely behind our products and want the best for your skin and body – because Dr. Erik Massing is a passionate biologist and creates the formulas for all our products based on scientific studies and sources. This way, we can be sure that our products contain only what is good for your body.