Digital Wandering

The dangers of parabens are just beginning to surface. Weight gain, skin aging and certain types of cancer are suspected to be caused in part by parabens. It is a fact that up to 60 percent of whatever we place on our skin goes into our blood stream. This is where the danger starts. A paraben is the most commonly used synthetic preservative in many cosmetics. They ensure a long shelf life by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, yeast and mold. But they are suspected of posing grave health risks with long term exposure. Paraben Dangers Are Minimized By Irresponsible Companies When asked ?Are parabens bad?? The cosmetic companies insist they are not harmful because they remain on our skin and are not absorbed into our bodies. But, recent studies found parabens in human breast cancer tissue. This raises obvious questions about their ability to accumulate in our bodies. Companies get rid of scars say they use some form of parabens to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination. Many don’t consider it harmful and have no qualms about adding it to their ingredient label. However, there is also evidence that parabens may disrupt the body’s hormone systems by duplicating the effects of estrogen. The dangers of parabens are being ?swept under the rug? by these big companies. Trade Secrets Used to Hide Paraben Dangers Makers of cosmetics are required to list their ingredients unless it is fragrance and that is exempt as a “trade secret.” However be aware that words like ?natural ?and ?organic? do not mean paraben free. Read the label, and don’t be mislead by the front label. Among the ingredients, printed in small letters at the bottom of the back label is where you will find the parabens listed. Parabens – How Bad Are They? So…Are parabens bad? It depends on who you ask.