Soap pH, endocrine disruptors, deodorant chemicals, skin barrier damage, microbiome imbalance, hormone health — are your daily hygiene products quietly working against you?

In this in-depth investigation, we break down how high-pH soaps disrupt the skin’s acid mantle, why over-cleansing weakens the microbiome, and how certain deodorant ingredients have raised concerns around endocrine disruption. We separate evidence from exaggeration and explain what current research actually shows.

You’ll learn how alkaline cleansers affect barrier repair, how fragrance and preservatives interact with skin biology, what cumulative exposure means for long-term hormone health, and how to build a smarter, lower-toxin personal care routine.

If you care about ingredient transparency, skin resilience, microbiome science, and optimizing daily hygiene for long-term health, this episode delivers clarity grounded in research — not fear.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction — The Hidden Impact of Daily Hygiene

05:18 Understanding Skin pH & the Acid Mantle

11:42 What Happens When Soap Is Too Alkaline

17:05 Microbiome Disruption & Over-Cleansing

23:36 Deodorant Ingredients Under the Microscope

30:12 Endocrine Disruptors & Hormone Concerns Explained

36:40 Fragrance, Preservatives & Cumulative Exposure

42:55 Regulation, Labeling & Industry Gaps

48:10 Building a Smarter Personal Care Routine

52:20 Long-Term Skin & Hormone Health Strategy

54:00 Closing Thoughts — Awareness Over Alarm

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