We daily require a whole range of beauty products to be in best of our looks. Especially ladies, they need it all in their daily life. Be it shampoos, sunscreen, perfumes, toothpastes etc. All of these beauty products are ‘essential’ for a woman, if you as her. And why not? They have to look good and fine. After all, that is what they are known for. Their beauty! But sometimes, the cost that women have to pay in order to be the beautiful is too pricey. And the price that they have to pay is that of their health. Most women use perfumes daily. And the smell that perfumes grants us is lovely too. But ever wondered what these perfumes are made of? After all, it’s not the natural fragrance. Then what is it made of? Let us give you a brief. Most perfumes contain these chemicals known as parabens. These parabens are quite harmful to our bodies. Let us tell you the what, how and why of this story.
WHAT are parabens?
Parabens are chemicals that have properties to preserve something and let it not perish for long. This unique and effective property of this chemical makes it to be widely used. Paraben includes methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben and isobutylparaben. Parabens are found in various beauty products such as perfumes, shampoos, sunscreen etc. This chemical helps kill molds and fungus which may spread and destroy the product.
HOW parabens affects your health?
Parabens may harm human health by contributing to the development of cancerous tumors. The relation between parabens and cancerous tumors is clearly evident through early researches and experiences. Especially in case of women. Women who use perfumes more frequently near the area closest to lymph nodes, happen to have more risk of cancerous tumors near breast area. In men also, Parabens interfere with proper endocrine functioning system.
WHAT TO DO then?
Well, if such immense is the risk of using parabens, then you must simply avoid using it’s products. There are many products available in market, that are free of parabens. See for the information behind the product and check if i is free of paraben. Try and use herbal and natural products. Especially ladies. If they wish, not to take any chance regarding breast cancer, then you must go ‘paraben-free’ for sure.
