Well lets start with… What ARE parabens ?
Parabens are a class of chemicals that are uses
as a preservative in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food.
So now that we know what they are, lets talk about if they
are good for us. There is a lot of
controversy over Parabens that
started when parabens were found in
breast cancer tumors. So what are the concerns?
- They can cause skin irritation, contact dermatitis and rosacea in persons sensitive to parabens
- There is increasing concern that parabens cause breast cancer.
- Parabens mimic estrogen. Alone this is not good, however since some estrogens are known to drive the growth of tumors , it make their link to breast cancer all the more troubling.
- The parabens methylparaben, has been shown to react with UVB when applied on skin increasing aging and DNA damage.
So lets got
back to what they do. They
preserve. Oh yeah…. I don’t want my face
cream getting rancid. No, you don't. However, if stored
in normal conditions (i.e. your medicine cabinet) your skin care products
should last 6 months. Also, there are plenty of natural
preservatives that can extend shelf life.
Are they as effective as parabens? No. In my estimation, do they need to be? No. But that is just me. Frankly, I would rather replace my skin care products ever 6 months than
replace my breasts.
Sometimes, it is not a question of, "Is this okay?" It has to start being a question of, "Is this really the best ingredient for caring for our bodies." For me, hands down, the answer is, "NO!"
Made with love
(and no parabens),
Sweet Cheeks
All Natural
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