As time goes, more people are beginning to become more conscious of their health, and there are good reasons for this. Beauty, hair and skin care products are designed to improve the condition of your body. Unfortunately, sometimes they contain chemicals that may harm you. Such harmful chemicals are parabens, and they can be found in many skin and body care products.
What Are Parabens?
Parabens are a group of preservatives largely used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. Chemically speaking, they are a class of para-hydroxybenzoates, or para-hydroxybenzoic acid esters found in certain types of plants. They are used because they are good preservatives, and they can extend the shelf- life of a product. They are well known for their fungicidal and anti-bacterial properties.
Dangers of Parabens to Your Body
Parabens can contribute to cancer development and damage to the endocrine gland in your body. Research in the UK has found traces of parabens in samples of breast tumors. This shows that parabens can accumulate in your body, and the risk of using products with parabens should be reassessed. Parabens have also been shown to imitate the actions of the estrogen hormone that promotes cell growth. This can contribute to the development of tumors.
Benefits of Using Paraben-Free Products
Using mens hair products and skin care products that are paraben-free has several benefits including:
• Eliminating the risk of exposure to potentially harmful chemicals
• It is a step towards a better health of your skin and body
• Many manufacturers such as Rod’s Royal Treatment have replaced parabens
with naturally occurring essential oils that act as preservatives and are beneficial to your skin and body also. These oils include rosemary, thyme and lavender oil that is known to be vital for a dry and irritated skin
Parabens are still being tested, and their full effects on the human body are still not fully understood. So it is upon you to you to decide whether paraben-free skin, body and hair care products are suitable for you.
I had no idea what parabens are or what effect they have, I’m glad I saw this post. I’ve been trying to use all natural or organic products as much as possible.