| There seems to be more interest today in paraben | | | | Other natural substances to look for in skin creams |
| free skin creams than ever before. And for good | | | | that are paraben free include coenzyme Q10, |
| reason: paraben has been linked to several medical | | | | Phytessence Wakame, and Cynergy TK. Coenzyme |
| conditions, including skin irritation, allergic reactions and, | | | | Q10 is a natural antioxidant that works to repair skin |
| most serious, cancer. Paraben is a suspected | | | | that has suffered free radical damage. Phytessence |
| carcinogen that has even turned up in the tissue of | | | | Wakame is a Japanese product extracted from sea |
| some women who have breast cancer. While this | | | | kelp. Like coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E, it is an |
| does not prove that paraben causes cancer, it does | | | | antioxidant that helps prevent and repair skin damage, |
| suggest that it is something we should want to avoid | | | | and it also promotes new skin growth. Cynergy TK is |
| having in our bodies. | | | | a product from New Zealand derived from sheep's |
| What exactly are parabens? They are preservatives | | | | wool. It is a substance rich in the protein keratin and it |
| added to many skin creams and lotions that help to | | | | serves to replenish the natural proteins of the skin, |
| extend their shelf life until they are sold. While this may | | | | which leads to a reduction in the skin's lines and |
| be good for the finances of cosmetic manufacturers, | | | | wrinkles. |
| there is growing concern that it is not good for the | | | | There can be no doubt that natural skin creams and |
| health and well being of their customers. | | | | lotions are better for you in terms of both your overall |
| Other potentially harmful substances that ought to be | | | | health and the health of your skin. With the growing |
| avoided when looking at skin creams include | | | | number of natural products available, there is just no |
| fragrances, mineral oils, and a chemical called coumarin, | | | | reason to entrust the health of your skin to skin |
| which can be toxic to several organs, including the | | | | products that continue to use ingredients that are |
| kidneys and the liver. Both fragrances and mineral oils | | | | known to be harmful and ineffective. If you want your |
| can irritate the skin and cause allergic reactions. | | | | skin to be restored to a more youthful appearance |
| A better alternative to paraben preservatives in skin | | | | and feel, start by replacing your old skin care products |
| cream is natural vitamin E, also known as tocopherol. | | | | with paraben free products containing all natural |
| Make sure it is included as an ingredient when you are | | | | ingredients. |
| looking for a natural skin care cream or lotion. | | | | |