| I'm sure we are all well aware of the cancer epidemic | | | | tumor growth. |
| that is affecting this nation. No one seems to know | | | | The truth is that not enough studies have been |
| exactly what causes some types of cancer. There | | | | conducted on the carcinogenic effects of parabens to |
| are theories, but still a lot of doubt. | | | | be certain of anything. |
| Recently, parabens have attracted a lot of attention | | | | It's up to you, the consumer, to decide whether or not |
| as a possible cause of breast cancer. This suggestion | | | | you are comfortable using products containing |
| has sparked a lot of debate in the scientific community. | | | | parabens. If you're not, there are skincare companies |
| Some skin care companies and health awareness | | | | that produce nothing but paraben free products. |
| groups are now pushing paraben free products. | | | | Paraben Free Products |
| For those of you who are asking the question, "What | | | | To serve those that decided they would rather not |
| is a paraben?", here's a brief explanation: | | | | use products containing parabens, some skincare |
| Parabens are widely used by the skincare industry as | | | | companies have developed product lines that do not |
| preservatives. Some parabens exist naturally, but all | | | | contain any parabens and very few other synthetic |
| the ones used in skincare products are synthetically | | | | ingredients. |
| produced. | | | | These companies are few and far between. |
| Supposedly, parabens are rapidly absorbed, | | | | Surprisingly, I have found that I prefer mostly natural |
| metabolized, and excreted by our bodies. However, | | | | skincare products over any other kind. My skin seems |
| some studies suggest that they can accumulate in | | | | to accept them better. And I am one of those that |
| tissue and pose a health risk. | | | | decided I would rather not worry about my health and |
| One scientific study found parabens in breast tumors. | | | | just use paraben free products instead. |
| However, those that defend the use of parabens | | | | If you decide to purchase paraben free products, |
| have debated the validity of this study. | | | | make sure the product specifically states somewhere |
| Paraben defenders have pointed out the long history | | | | "paraben free." |
| of safe use. But some scientists and health | | | | The paraben debate will continue for many years. |
| awareness groups argue that if there is even the | | | | There will be numerous studies and debates made |
| slightest doubt that parabens could be carcinogenic, | | | | over the safety of parabens. One day, we might |
| why risk it? Avoid parabens and use paraben free | | | | know the truth. |
| products. | | | | If you'd like more information about parabens or |
| We do know that parabens have a weak estrogenic | | | | paraben free products, please feel free to visit my |
| effect, and some estrogens are known to stimulate | | | | website. |