Beauty products like Underarm deodorants, make up products,
moisturiser, face scrub, hair care products, shaving products, oral care
products contain a harmful chemical preservative ‘Parabens’. This
chemical mimics the estrogen hormone in our body which is a triggering
factor of breast cancer in females. ‘Parabens’ was first detected and
reported in deo sprays and antiperspirants. Now a new study conducted on
women reveals the evidence of parabens in 99% of the breast tissue
sample taken. But none of these women used any underarm products. So
from where did this parabens come?
Parabens is the most widely
used preservative in cosmetics in order to protect them from microbial
growth. Even some pharmaceutical medicines and processed foods contain
Parabens. Though Parabens is used in these and also found from the
tissue sample of breast during the study, scientists are still
conducting research to conclude that
parabens actually caused cancer but it is confirmed that these chemicals
are cancer causing and may be linked to the increasing incidence of
Cancer cases world wide. This chemical is also one of the causes of
cosmetic allergies, contact dermatitis, skin irritation etc.
Parabens is known by various names like Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben,
Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Isopropyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben,
BenzylParahydroxyBenzoic acids, Methyl Parahydroxybenzoic acid, Ethyl
Parahydroxybenzoic acid, Propyl parahydroxybenzoic acid, Butyl
Parahydroxybenzoic acid, Parahydroxybenzoic acid, Parahydroxybenzoate.
Check out these names in the beauty or cosmetic products you buy. Though
front label may not reveal, the ingredient detail printed on the back
of the pack may reveal paraben family names discussed above. Never
believe in taking chances with breast health. Always use Paraben free
products.Better be safe than Sorry.
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