The Skincare Chemicals Quietly Affecting Teen Hormones, Sleep, and Mood
Your skin is more than what it looks like. It's the largest organ in your body, it's the first responder talking to your nervous system, your immune system, and your endocrine system, and it's covered in a living microbiome that's quietly doing protective work for you all day. Which means the stuff you put on it matters way more than you've been told.
Today's guest is Jodie Scott, cofounder of Green Goo and a master's level expert in health psychology and psychoneuroimmunology, which is the connection between your immune system, nervous system, and psychology. Jodie spent years studying how the body actually works before building plant based alternatives to common first aid and personal care products. She knows what's in the products on most shelves, where those chemicals came from, and how they're affecting your body in ways you can't see.
In this episode you'll hear what your skin microbiome actually is and why it matters, how phthalates, parabens, and petroleum can disrupt your hormones, mood, and sleep, why the "if it stings, it's working" myth is doing real damage to teen skin, and how to read product labels using free apps like Yuka and EWG Skin Deep. Plus the simple skincare ritual Jodie's own daughter uses ("Sanctuary Sunday") that pulls double duty as a stress reset for your nervous system. You’ll hear:
What your skin microbiome is and why it matters more than the products on top of it
Why phthalates, parabens, and petroleum are called endocrine disruptors and how they mess with your hormones
How modern skincare chemicals affect cortisol, inflammation, serotonin, and sleep (the negative feedback loop)
Why "if it stings, it's working" is one of the biggest skincare myths and what it's actually doing to your skin
The plant ingredients that calm skin without breaking the skin barrier (lavender, rosemary, calendula, beeswax)
How to read a product label and check it in 10 seconds with the Yuka app or EWG Skin Deep database
Why Korean skincare and other trending products aren't automatically clean
The "Sanctuary Sunday" ritual that supports your skin and resets your nervous system at the same time
How acne, eczema, and skin flare ups are tied to what you're putting on your skin every day
Why your purchases are votes that actually change what brands put on shelves
Parents: This one connects directly to so many of the things your teen is already navigating. Acne flare ups, hormone shifts during puberty, sleep struggles, anxiety, mood swings. Jodie breaks down the connection between everyday skincare ingredients and the systems that are already in flux during the teen years, and she gives you simple free tools (the Yuka app and EWG Skin Deep database) you can use the next time you're shopping together. Listen with your teen and pick one product to swap out this month.
Ready to talk through your teen's overall wellness and what kind of support would actually help? Book a free clarity call with Leslie at leslierosecoaching.com/chat.
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