159 | Toxic Yoga Pants? PFAS, Formaldehyde & Synthetic Activewear Explained | What Touches Your Skin 24/7 – Part 2

You’ve cleaned up what you’re eating. You read ingredient labels — most of the time. But what about what you wear for hours? In Part 2 of this series, we’re looking at synthetic activewear — polyester, nylon, spandex — and the chemical treatments that don’t show up on the tag, including PFAS and formaldehyde-based finishes. If leggings are your everyday uniform, this conversation matters. Because when something becomes your second skin, it deserves a closer look.🍃 🍃 🍃 Hey Friend, As a wellness coach, I find that most women focus on food first. That’s wise. But your activewear often becomes your second skin — worn for workouts, errands, travel, sometimes all day. Polyester, nylon, and spandex dominate modern leggings. Most of these synthetic fabrics are finished with PFAS for water resistance, treated with formaldehyde-based resins, or infused with antimicrobial chemicals. Those treatments don’t clearly appear on the label. And when you live in something for hours at a time, contact changes the exposure conversation. In this episode, I break down: • Why synthetic fibers became standard • What PFAS and formaldehyde-based finishes are used for • Why long wear deserves more scrutiny • And the simplest shift: choosing natural fiber alternatives that reduce unnecessary exposure Because when you remove what’s unnecessary, you give your body room to function well. Xoxo, Cynthia Ready to handle this properly? Book and schedule your session: Healthy Home Audit www.StartLivingSustainable.com Additional Resource Missed Part 1? 158 | What Touches Your Skin 24/7? Toxic Chemicals in Clothing, Bedding & Indoor Air (Part 1)