Your Bath is Betraying You: What’s REALLY in Your Soak?

Think your Dr. Teal’s bath is all relaxation and healing? Think again.

Ahh, a long soak in the tub after a day of work, parenting, and wondering if dinner counts as ‘balanced’ when two of the food groups are ‘bagged’ and ‘frozen.’

You drop in your Epsom salt, light a candle, and let the stress melt away. Or... are you actually marinating in a chemical cocktail that’s stressing your body out even more?

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but a lot of those mass-market bath salts and soaks (yes, even your beloved Dr. Teal’s) contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—a fancy way of saying "hormone-wrecking garbage" that messes with everything from your mood to your metabolism.

Since moms already have enough actual stressors (hello, lack of sleep, decision fatigue, and the existential crisis of laundry piles), let’s talk about what’s in your bath that shouldn’t be.

What’s Lurking in Your Bath? The Truth About EDCs in Soaking Salts

Most mass-market bath products contain synthetic fragrances, parabens, phthalates, and preservatives—all of which can interfere with your hormones.

Here’s a breakdown of the most common culprits:

• Phthalates (found in “fragrance”): Linked to hormone disruption, reproductive issues, and increased risk of asthma in kids.

• Parabens (preservatives in lotions & soaks): Mimic estrogen and have been found in breast tumor tissue.

• Triclosan (in antibacterial washes): Alters thyroid function and contributes to antibiotic resistance.

📖 Source: The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences warns that endocrine disruptors can lead to reproductive, developmental, and immune system problems. [NIEHS.gov]

Real-Life Symptoms of Endocrine Disruptors (AKA, Why You’re Feeling Off)

If you’ve ever felt any of the following, your bath could be part of the problem:
✅ Mood swings that make no sense (Hormonal imbalances at work!)
✅ Worsening PMS symptoms (EDCs mimic estrogen and disrupt cycles.)
✅ Skin issues like dryness, irritation, or breakouts (Synthetic fragrances and preservatives = skin saboteurs.)
✅ Chronic fatigue or brain fog (Endocrine disruptors mess with cortisol and thyroid function.)
✅ Trouble sleeping despite being exhausted (Your stress hormones are out of whack.)

How to Detox Your Bath Routine (Without Giving Up Your Soak)

You don’t have to quit bath time (because let’s be honest, it’s the only 30 minutes of peace we get). You just need to upgrade it.

Look for Epsom salts and bath products that are:
✅ Fragrance-free or scented with pure essential oils
✅ Paraben-free, phthalate-free, and free from synthetic dyes
✅ Made with high-quality magnesium sulfate for real stress relief

🔹 Try This Instead: Mom Bomb’s Epsom salt and bath bomb collections give you the relaxation without the toxic baggage.

📖 Source: Studies show that magnesium sulfate (Epsom salt) improves sleep, reduces stress, and soothes muscle tension. [PubMed]

Final Thoughts: Your Bath Should Work FOR You, Not Against You

Moms take care of everyone—so when we finally get a moment to ourselves, we deserve products that actually support our health, not undermine it.

Ditch the hormone disruptors and upgrade to a bath soak that truly relaxes your body, soothes your mind, and supports your well-being.

🔹 Try Mom Bomb today—because the only thing your bath should be soaking in is peace, not preservatives.

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