Are Parabens Really Bad and What are the Alternatives?

Posted: Nov 05, 2009 | Views: 303 |

Are parabens bad is becoming a more common question these days as more of us become aware of what the major cosmetic companies put into our skin care creams and lotions. Although they assure us that they're perfectly safe, some studies suggest otherwise.

The dangers of parabens include being linked to cancer and causing rashes and irritations as well as possibly interfering with the body's endocrine system which can cause hormonal imbalances.

So why do they use them? It's the usual one I'm afraid to say – money! They are very cheap and are most commonly used as a preservative so the company can make more money, despite the health implications.

Your skin is the largest organ of the body and your health is greatly affected by what you put on it as it goes straight into the bloodstream.

Parabens are commonly seen on labels are methyl, butyl and ethyl and if you look at any of your current products you will find them listed.

The only way to avoid the dangers of parabens is to look very carefully at what you buy and try to use only genuine and natural ingredients.  The rules out all the mainstream famous companies including the ones that constantly say you're worth it when quite clearly they are not concerned with your future health!

Niche skin care companies tend to be the best bet with a handful using no harmful chemicals at all and natural ingredients like Phytessence wakame and Cynergy TK that not only help you to stay younger looking by increasing your collagen levels but boost your overall health significantly through the blend of nutrients, antioxidants and minerals they contain.

Nature's best preservative and a great skin healing ingredient is natural vitamin E, as opposed to the synthetic version commonly used, but is expensive for the manufacturer and the reason it's not so commonly used.

The time it takes to seek out these exceptional ingredients will pay off in the future as you experience a different type of skin care that's effective and healing.

So are parabens bad? Absolutely, and they are also unnecessary considering the excellent alternatives available today.

Visit my website below to learn more about these amazing natural substances and why I choose to use them daily.

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