How Using Our Soap Bars and doing the ACV Method Is Changing Lives

If you’ve ever wondered whether swapping out your daily soap could actually make a difference, you’re not alone. Since launching our Core Living soap bars and skin‑care line, the feedback has been incredible:

“My skin hasn’t felt this soft in years.”

“My eczema is almost gone!”

“My rosacea flare‑ups have stopped and shrunk!”

“I don’t know what magical powers this soap has, but my periods are regulating and no cramps!”

“After using your soap and switching products, I no longer have period cramps!”

These reviews warm our hearts and remind us why Core Living was born in the first place: to provide truly non‑toxic skin care and help eliminate harsh chemicals from your daily routine. Personal stories are powerful, and while everyone’s body is different, we’re thrilled that so many people are noticing positive changes.

Why could switching soaps make a difference?

Many conventional soaps and personal‑care products contain ingredients that scientists classify as endocrine‑disrupting chemicals (EDCs). These include:

• Parabens, used as preservatives. They mimic estrogen and can interfere with hormone signalling. The good news is that parabens don’t linger in your body for long – they’re usually excreted within 24–48 hours.

• Phthalates, which make fragrances last longer. Reviews of epidemiologic and animal studies show that exposure to phthalates can lower testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle‑stimulating hormone (FSH) in men and alter estradiol in women.

• Triclosan, once common in antibacterial soaps, can act as a weak estrogen or anti‑androgen and may reduce thyroid hormones, LH, FSH and testosterone in animal studies.

When these chemicals seep through our skin or enter our bodies, they can disrupt the delicate hormonal balance that governs everything from mood to metabolism. For example, a Canadian study of girls aged 6–17 found that higher paraben levels were linked to lower serum estradiol, FSH and LH, and other research has associated phthalate exposure with changes in sex‑hormone‑binding globulin (SHBG) and testosterone.

What happens when you stop using chemical‑laden products?

Because many EDCs have short half‑lives, simply switching to cleaner products can quickly lower your body’s burden. Here’s what the research says:

• HERMOSA intervention (2016). Teen girls replaced their usual personal‑care products with products labeled free of parabens, phthalates, triclosan and benzophenone‑3 for three days. Urine testing showed diethyl phthalate metabolites dropped by 27 %, methyl‑paraben by 43.9 %, propyl‑paraben by 45.4 %, triclosan by 35.7 % and benzophenone‑3 by 36 %. In other words, the chemicals that come from these products plummeted in just a few days.

• REDUXE study (2023). Adults stopped using paraben‑ and phthalate‑containing personal‑care products for 28 days. Urinary levels of these chemicals declined, and high‑dimensional gene‑expression analyses of their breast tissue showed a striking reversal of pro‑cancer pathways and normalization of estrogen‑receptor signalling. This suggests that reducing exposure may help the body reset its hormone‑responsive pathways.

These findings support what our customers are telling us: when you stop exposing your skin to harsh chemicals, your body can start to recalibrate.

It’s little wonder that so many of us struggle with health issues when you consider how many chemical exposures we face every day — from skin‑care products and laundry detergents to perfumes, candles, plug‑in air fresheners, and even food and drinks.

Our products: simple ingredients, powerful differences

Core Living products are crafted to be FREE from parabens, phthalates, triclosan and other known endocrine disruptors. Instead, we rely on natural oils and botanicals that nurture your skin without adding to your chemical load. While we can’t (and don’t) claim to cure eczema, rosacea or hormonal issues, we believe that reducing exposure to disruptive chemicals is a smart step toward supporting overall well‑being.

The testimonials above are personal experiences and not medical advice. But if you’re curious about the impact of your daily products on your body, the research suggests that switching to cleaner soap and skin care can make a measurable difference.

Ready to switch?

If you’re intrigued by the science and inspired by our community’s stories, we invite you to try Core Living for yourself. You might join the chorus of people who are feeling softer skin, calmer complexions and, perhaps, a little more balance in their lives.

More Testimonials from doing the ACV Method that were sent in.

Disclaimer: The information in this blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any medical condition. Individual results may vary

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