Parabens...
Parabens
are used to prevent the growth of microbes in cosmetics products and can be
absorbed through skin, blood and the digestive system. Parabens have been found
in biopsies from breast tumors at concentrations similar to those found in
consumer products.
Parabens
may be found in a wide variety of products including shampoos, lotions,
deodorants, scrubs and eye makeup, and are found in nearly all urine samples
from U.S. adults regardless of ethnic, socioeconomic or geographic backgrounds.
Adolescents and adult females had higher levels of methylparaben and
propylparaben in their urine than did males of similar ages.
What
you need to know Found in: Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, facial and shower
cleansers and scrubsWhat to look for on the label: Ethylparaben, butylparaben,
methylparaben, propylparaben, other ingredients ending in –paraben...
Health
concerns: Endocrine disruption, developmental and reproductive toxicity,
allergies and immunotoxicity
Vulnerable
populations: Pregnant women and young children.
What
are parabens? Parabens are actually several distinct chemicals with a
similar molecular structure. Four of these are used frequently in cosmetics:
ethylparaben, butylparaben, methylparaben and propylparaben.
Parabens
are most common in personal care products that contain significant amounts of
water, such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and facial cleansers and
scrubs, in order to discourage the growth of microbes. While Cosmetic
Ingredient Review recommends concentration limits for single and total paraben
concentration in a single product, these recommendations do not account for
exposure to parabens from several products by a single individual. A 2004 UK
study detected traces of five parabens in the breast tumors of 19 out of 20 women
studied.
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