I have been noticing that most of my personal care products (lotions, soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, etc) say paraben-free. This made me wonder what a paraben was, and why everyone was broadcasting their emancipation from it. So I put on my detective hat, and began to do research. Here's the nitty gritty on what I found:
The skin is our largest organ, and it doesn't make sense be so concerned with eating healthily while taking in a known carcinogens through the skin. I will now be even more observant about labels, and ensure that ALL my products are paraben-free.
~Riss
- Parabens occur naturally in prunes, cinnamon and blueberries, however are made synthetically for commercial use.
- They are used as a preservative in cosmetics and some foods.
- They easily penetrate the skin and are in the bloodstream in a matter of minutes.
- You can find them in toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, face cream, personal lubricants, and lots of other everyday products.
- The six parabens which are most commonly used are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, butylparaben, and benzylparaben.
- Parabens mimic estrogen in the body, and have been tied to BREAST CANCER.
- They are a known carcinogen (cancer-causing agent) in the European Union, and have been banned there since 2003.
The skin is our largest organ, and it doesn't make sense be so concerned with eating healthily while taking in a known carcinogens through the skin. I will now be even more observant about labels, and ensure that ALL my products are paraben-free.
~Riss
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