Many of the products that are on the shelves of the store contain parabens. Companies create lotion, toothpaste, cosmetics, and more utilizing a compilation of chemicals to preserve the shelf life of their products. The problem with parabens is that they duplicate the hormone estrogen, and this impedes the body’s natural hormonal process. Many researchers believe that these chemicals cause cancer. Many socially conscious, and green companies are focusing on excluding parabens from their products. The more research that comes out, the more paraben-free products consumers have available to them. There are already a host of great products that are obtainable.
There are different types of parabens that you will see in the ingredient section of any product. Here are some to look out for: Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, and Butyl Alcohol.
If you see these chemicals listed, we think it’s best to try to find a better product. So next time you need a product, take a closer look for these parabens, and stay away! This shouldn’t be too difficult, as most products that do not contain parabens clearly list so on the label.
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Wow, I had never heard of this. Thanks for the great tip!