Many people are just now discovering the dangers of parabens. In this article, I will explain the dangers of parabens and answer the question if parabens are bad. Then you can decide for yourself.
Parabens are chemical preservatives such as methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl parabens found in many skin care and cosmetic products. You won’t find parabens in organic skin care products. The National Organic Program will not allow certification of organic products containing parabens.
With that in mind, here are 5 facts you need to know about parabens:
Fact #1-Parabens mimic your body’s own hormones and can disrupt your endocrine system. They cause damage to almost all bodily systems such as the thyroid, ovaries, hypothalamus and the male reproductive system.
Fact #2– It is a well-known medical fact that breast cancer is stimulated by estrogen. Estrogen can be boosted by absorbing parabens. This is one of the great dangers of parabens and this alone should make you stay away from products containing parabens.
Fact #3– Parabens enter your bloodstream when rubbed into your skin. In fact, you receive higher concentrations from rubbing it on your skin than from drinking it! It could be up to 10 times the amount! When you think about how weight loss, smoking cessation, and birth control patches work, it all makes sense. After all, they don’t make you drink those things!
Fact #4– If you are prone to sensitive skin, parabens can cause allergic reactions and rashes. Many skin care products claim to be safe for sensitive skin, but they contain parabens. Even in small amounts, using parabens over a long period of time can cause serious skin problems.
Fact #5– If that’s not enough to convince you of the dangers of parabens, then consider this. If the skincare product you are using contains parabens, it is very likely that it also contains other harmful ingredients such as mineral oil, alcohol, and fragrance, which are real bad ingredients.
The term perfume can mean up to 4000 different chemicals. Many of them are poisonous or carcinogenic. I challenge you right now to take a tube of whatever skincare product you are currently using, look at the ingredients to see if it contains parabens or any of the harmful ingredients mentioned in this article.
In conclusion, are parabens bad? Yes they are very bad. The dangers of parabens are very real, and you need to act now and stop using them now. You want to switch to skin care products made with natural, organic, plant-based ingredients. Most natural herbal organic skin care products now come from New Zealand. Never buy a skincare product on TV or in a magazine until you know exactly what’s in it.
