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This is also known as Methylparaben, Propylparaben,
IIsoparaben, Butylparaben.
Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as
preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
They have been linked to possible carcinogenicity, as well as an
estrogenic effect from being exposed to the continued use of
parabens as preservatives.
 The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
in
their report "Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products in the
Environment: Agents of Subtle Change?" reported that the
parabens—methyl, propyl, butyl and ethyl displayed estrogenic
activity in several tests. It is a known medical fact that estrogen
stimulates breast cancer and anything absorbed through the skin may
be as high as 10 times the concentration of an oral dose.
There have been no
successful studies to show that repeated and prolonged use of paraben is safe. It is
a low-cost synthetic
preservative for which many large cosmetic brands have tried to fund
study to prove that prolonged usage is safe; all studies failed.
Parabens are used in many personal products as a
preservative to extend the shelf life of products. These chemicals can be found in face and
body moisturizers, body wash, and cleansers. .For a list of
products that contain this chemical you can
visit Environmental
Working Group’s website.
Almost all skin care products contain synthetic substances - petroleum (chemical) based. Studies
have found that oral and
topical application of petrochemicals in rodents resulted in anemia, kidney
degeneration, and nerve damage to the brain and spinal cord. Even
more disturbing was that several animals died before the study
ended! Are you shocked that people still use these chemicals
on their body?
Some
synthetic colors, such as FD & C Blue No. 1, are suspected
carcinogens. Behentrimonium Chloride, Guar
Hydrosypropyltrimonium Chloride, Linoleamidepropyl PG-Dimonium
Chloride Phosphate are toxic ammonium compounds for which
concentrations as low as 0.1%. In the past little, was known about the
long term exposure to petrochemicals. However, today we know
that many of the household cleaning products, home furnishings and
our food supply is loaded with petrochemicals, and this is linked to
the rise in cancer, along with other diseases. The FDA
(Federal Drug Administration) has not been proactive in removing
these products from households in the United States.
Read more about petrochemicals at The Ecology Center.
A truly toxic skin care ingredient. Dibutylphthalate and diethylphthalate (DBP, DEP, also butyl ester)
helps lotions absorb into skin. DEHP has been classified as a
"probable human carcinogen" by the EPA. The Department of Health
and Human Services has also classified DEHP as a potential
carcinogen. L'Oreal is the only major cosmetic company to
discontinue the use of this chemical in Europe only due to severe
allergic reactions. L'Oreal in the United States, as well as
many other cosmetic companies continue to sell and use this harmful
chemical.
We prefer a lotion that may take longer to
absorb, rather than a lotion which absorbs rapidly while
injecting cancer and killing our skin cells. Do not use it.
Artificial fragrances are made from
petroleum or coal which degrade in the environment and cause skin
irritations. Cosmetic fragrance is made with cheap synthetic
chemicals which replicate the natural aroma of products which
already exist in nature. Companies use them because it is
cheaper than using the natural scent. Our products include no
synthetic fragrances - so if you are smelling the lavender in
our Lavender Calm Lotion, you are smelling the actual lavender flower. Never synthetic, never chemical.
Also known as Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) or Sodium Laureth
Sulfate (SLES). This is the second most concentrated
ingredient in shampoos. READ YOUR LABELS - the FDA requires
that label ingredients are listed in the order of highest
concentrations - meaning that the highest level of ingredients are
listed first. Take a look at your cleanser or shampoo and you
will find SLS is second or third. Simply disgusting.
It is used in
concrete floor cleaners, engine degreasers, car wash detergents, and
just about every soap and shampoo on the market. In the same
way as it dissolves the grease on car engines, sodium lauryl sulfate
also dissolves the oils on your skin, which can cause a drying
effect.
According to the Journal of the American College of
Toxicology, Vol. 2, No. 7, l983, SLS is a
mutagen. In sufficient amounts, it is capable of changing the
information in genetic material found in cells. It has been
used in studies to induce mutations in bacteria. It denatures
protein, impairs proper structural formation of young eyes, creating
permanent damage. SLS can damage the immune system. It can cause
separation of skin layers and cause inflammation to the skin. If it
interacts with other nitrogen bearing ingredients.
Do your own research - there have been many studies done on these
chemicals.
 It is chemically related to imidazolidinyl urea and is a formaldehyde releaser used
as a preservative. It was International Agency for Research on Cancer to its highest
toxic class, IARC 1 (known human carcinogen). Formaldehyde is
classified as a probable human carcinogen by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, which provides sufficient evidence that
formaldehyde causes nasopharyngeal cancer in humans by the
International Agency for Research on Cancer. The label on your skin
care product may not list "formaldehyde". The following ingredients
break down and release formaldehyde: diazolidinyl urea (or 3-diol
diazolidinyl urea) 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1 (or bronopol) DMDM
hydantoin.
The label on your skin care product may not list "formaldehyde".
The following ingredients break down and release formaldehyde:
diazolidinyl urea (or 3-diol diazolidinyl urea)
2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1 (or bronopol) DMDM hydantoin.
It has been banned in Europe, after studies
concluded that effects can result in: carcinogen, causes allergic
reactions and contact dermatitis; headaches; irritates mucous
membranes; damaging to eyes; linked to joint and chest pain;
depression; headaches; fatigue; dizziness and immune dysfunction.
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