What’s in Your Cookware Could Be Showing Up on Your Skin

When we think about skincare, we often focus on what we put on our skin — cleansers, butters, serums, and soaps. But radiant skin begins from the inside out. The cookware we use every day can influence the nutrients in our food, our overall wellness, and even how our skin looks and feels.

The Hidden Toxins in Common Cookware

Many traditional nonstick pans are coated with chemicals like PFAS, PFOA, and PTFE — also known as “forever chemicals.” These compounds don’t break down easily and can build up in the body over time. They have been linked to hormone disruption, inflammation, and skin concerns such as eczema, dryness, and acne.

When these pans are overheated, they can release fumes and microscopic particles that end up in your food. Over time, this can stress the liver and endocrine system, which play key roles in detoxification and maintaining healthy, balanced skin.

If you’ve been struggling with breakouts, eczema flare-ups, or dullness, your cookware might be contributing more than you think.

Cookware That Supports Your Skin and Overall Wellness

Choosing clean, non-toxic cookware is a simple yet powerful way to support both your wellness and your skin health. Here’s what to look for:

1. Stainless Steel

• Choose 304 or 316 surgical-grade stainless steel

• Non-reactive and durable, it won’t leach harmful metals into your food

• Ideal for daily cooking and helps retain nutrients

• Tip: Avoid harsh scrubbing or steel wool to prevent scratching

2. Cast Iron

• Naturally non-stick once seasoned

• Adds trace amounts of iron, which helps deliver oxygen to skin cells

• Perfect for searing, roasting, and oven dishes

• Tip: Keep it dry after washing to prevent rusting

3. Pure Titanium

• Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and non-reactive

• Safe even when cooking acidic foods

• A great choice for sensitive skin or eczema-prone individuals

• Tip: Ensure it’s pure titanium, not titanium-coated aluminum

4. Ceramic-Coated or 100% Ceramic

• Non-toxic and free of PFAS, lead, and cadmium

• Provides an easy-release surface without harmful chemicals

• Retains heat beautifully and adds a stylish touch to your kitchen

• Tip: Always verify that the coating is lead- and cadmium-free

What to Avoid

To support your skin and overall wellness, steer clear of:

• Nonstick pans with PTFE, PFOA, or PFAS, these can release toxic fumes

• Scratched or peeling coatings, damaged coatings can leach particles into your food

• Uncoated aluminum cookware, aluminum can react with acidic foods and contribute to oxidative stress, which affects skin health

How Cookware Impacts Your Skin

Your skin is your body’s largest detox organ. When exposed to toxins, through skincare, diet, or cookware, your body often releases signs of distress through the skin. This can show up as acne, eczema, or inflammation.

Switching to clean, non-toxic cookware helps lighten your body’s toxic load, allowing your liver and hormones to function properly. The reward: healthier, more balanced, and naturally glowing skin.

A Wellness Lifestyle That Extends to the Kitchen

At Lizzie’s All Natural Products, we believe that skincare is more than what you apply topically, it’s about caring for your whole self.

By choosing safe, PFAS-free cookware, nourishing your body with whole foods, and using natural skincare that supports your barrier like our Eczema Butter or Eczema Oil creates harmony inside and out. Because true beauty isn’t just skin-deep, it starts in the kitchen.