Throughout the month of October, Siprès stands with you in the fight against breast cancer. 3% of all sales made on the website are donated to the Think Pink association.
Pink October is a reminder of how important it is to pay attention to the composition of the products we use every day.
Each day, often without even realising it, we use around ten cosmetic products: shower gel, shampoo, toothpaste, deodorant, moisturiser, makeup, perfume…
Each of these products may seem harmless. Yet their combination can expose our skin and body to a complex mixture of chemical substances. This is what is known as the cocktail effect in cosmetics.
The cocktail effect in cosmetics is now raising many questions about cumulative exposure to the chemical substances present in our skincare products.
What is the cocktail effect in cosmetics?
The cocktail effect refers to the interaction between multiple chemical ingredients found in different everyday products.
Individually, these components may comply with safety standards. But when combined, they can amplify their effects on the body, particularly when they include endocrine disruptors.
Regulatory tests often assess each substance separately. However, in reality, we use multiple products every day. This cumulative exposure is rarely taken into account, even though it represents the true level of exposure of our skin and body to chemical substances.
Where are endocrine disruptors found in cosmetics?
Endocrine disruptors can be found in many everyday skincare and hygiene products: shampoos and conditioners, moisturisers, makeup, perfumes and deodorants, nail polish, toothpaste, as well as sunscreens.
Certain ingredients are particularly closely monitored: parabens, phthalates, triclosan, and some UV filters. These substances can interfere with the hormonal system and are suspected of having effects on fertility, the thyroid or development.
Why simplify your beauty routine?
Good news: taking action is within everyone’s reach.
Reducing the number of products used and choosing simple, natural formulas already helps limit the cocktail effect.
A few key habits:
- Choose cosmetics with short, easy-to-read ingredient lists
- Opt for transparent brands that clearly state the origin of their ingredients
- Choose multi-purpose products instead of multiplying products
Simplifying your routine also helps clear your mind and reduce your environmental impact. 🌍
At Siprès, fewer ingredients, more meaning
At Siprès, we believe in natural, transparent and local cosmetics.
Our skincare products are formulated with a limited number of ingredients, carefully selected for both their effectiveness and safety.
You won’t find any controversial ingredients or unnecessary additives in our formulas.
Our cleansing oil, for example, contains only 6 ingredients and is a 3-in-1 product: it removes makeup, cleanses and hydrates.
By reducing the number of ingredients and products, we also reduce exposure to unwanted substances.
This is our way of protecting both the skin and the planet, without compromising on pleasure.
Back to basics: a common-sense approach
The cocktail effect reminds us of one simple thing: more is not always better.
By choosing natural, local and well-formulated cosmetics, we regain control over our routine and what we apply to our skin every day.
What if beauty started with a little simplicity? 🌿
Q&A
The cocktail effect refers to the interaction between multiple chemical substances from different products used daily.
Some substances have been restricted or banned in Europe, but scientific debate continues regarding their cumulative effects.
By simplifying your routine, choosing short formulas and limiting the number of products used.