Hormone Health & Fertility: Detox Tips from Hugh and Grace’s Co-Founder

Many personal care products—yes, even some labeled “clean”—contain ingredients that can disrupt your hormones and impact fertility. In Episode 119 of Practical Nontoxic Living™, we spotlight this hidden health threat and reveal empowering steps to take control.

As the #5 most downloaded episode in our Top 10 Countdown, this conversation with Sophia Ruan Gushée and Sara Jensen, co-founder of Hugh and Grace, resonates deeply with women navigating unexplained infertility, hormone imbalance, and clean living challenges.

From Infertility to Hormone-Safe Skincare

After 14 years of unexplained infertility, Sara Jensen and her husband were shocked to learn that their personal care products—even “green” and “natural” ones—contained endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).

Her journey led to the founding of Hugh and Grace, a line of performance-driven, hormone-safe skincare and personal care products for families.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How everyday products may sabotage hormone health and fertility

• Which ingredients to avoid during pregnancy or fertility treatments

• How to build a non-toxic skincare routine for women, men, and kids

• Safer choices for baby products and children’s items

• Sara’s top tips for living clean—without sacrificing performance or style

What Are Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs)?

EDCs are synthetic chemicals found in thousands of everyday products—including lotions, soaps, deodorants, and makeup. These substances can:

• Mimic or block natural hormones

• Interfere with reproductive development

• Increase risks of hormone-driven cancers

• Complicate fertility and pregnancy outcomes

They’re especially concerning during critical windows like preconception, pregnancy, and early childhood.

3 Simple Swaps to Start Detoxing Your Hormones Today

1. Rethink Your Skincare

Scan your product labels for common hormone disruptors like fragrance, parabens, phthalates, and PEGs. Choose brands committed to transparency—like Hugh and Grace.

2. Upgrade Baby and Pregnancy Essentials

Avoid plastic bottles, vinyl diaper bags, and petroleum-based lotions. Look for items marked "fragrance-free" and "EDC-free".

3. Filter Your Environment

Toxins are also in your air and water. Use HEPA air purifiers, water filters, and non-toxic cleaning products to reduce overall chemical exposure.

Listen to the Full Episode for More Expert Tips

In episode 119, Sara Jensen shares how endocrine disruptors affected her fertility journey and why she co-founded Hugh and Grace. Learn clean beauty tips, safe product swaps, and lifestyle shifts to support hormonal balance and reproductive health.

🎧 Listen to Practical Nontoxic Living™ Episode 119:
“Detox Your Hormones—Everyday Toxins, Infertility & Clean Product Tips with Sara Jensen | Most Downloaded #5”

Whether you're starting a fertility detox, cleaning up your personal care products, or supporting hormone health naturally, this episode delivers clear, science-backed guidance to help.

Want More Hormone-Safe Detox Resources?

Explore Ruan Living’s robust ecosystem of Practical Nontoxic Living™ tools to support your Ultimate Home Detox™:

• Access the Fertility Detox Guide in your Ultimate Home Detox™ Starter Pack

• Shop vetted products in Ruan Living’s Amazon Store

• Enroll in the 40-Day Home Detox

• Join the D-Tox Academy membership (40-Day Home Detox alumni)

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