Parabens & Breast Cancer
18 out of
every 20 tested breast cancer tissues, found to contain Paraben. As daunting as
it seems, these are the results of a study conducted in the UK in 2004.
Parabens are chemicals that used as preservatives in all kinds of cosmetics, from shampoos to moisturizers, eye creams to make up and shaving creams. Millions of women apply daily; make up, creams and other skin care products containing Parabens. If you check one of your shampoo bottles or even your favourite moisturizer, you will likely to find one of the following chemicals; butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, isobutylparaben and propylparaben. These chemicals are absorbed daily into your skin and accumulate in your tissues. They were found to cause cancer and many endocrine disorders as well.
Potential Harmful Consequences of Parabens
The chemical structure of Parabens is very similar to the hormone estrogen. All Parabens have shown to have endocrine-disrupting effects, as stated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). When products containing Paraben are applied to your skin, they are absorbed into your body and may be mistaken for estrogen, fooling the endocrine system. Too much estrogen – or estrogen hormone look-alikes – can result in health issues, including weight gain, fluid retention, depression, and possibly even cancer.
1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime, and one in 28 will die of it.
In 2004, United Kingdom scientists detected Parabens in 18 of 20 breast cancer tumors they studied. In other words, 98% of women that have breast cancer also have found to encapsulate this chemical in their breast tissue. This shocking (a more proper word would be frightening) statistic evokes a concern for our society, especially with the sharp increase of breast cancer cases in North America, in the past decade.
Watching Out for Parabens
If you've ever noticed the ingredients on the back of one of your make up remover or shampoo bottles, you've probably seen Parabens listed among the ingredients. These chemicals are used as preservatives, prolonging a product's shelf life by inhibiting bacterial growth. Parabens are used in most skin care and cosmetic products.
Parabens May Cause Developmental Abnormalities & Weight Gain
Parabens have been linked to several other hormone-related health issues, including abnormal fetal development in pregnant women, and abnormal development of male reproductive systems of male foetuses. Estrogens also help to regulate the activity of fat cells. Conversely, Parabens in your shampoo can disrupt the metabolic functions of your fat cells, and as a result cause you to gain wait!
Parabens Threaten the Environment
Not mentioning the health issues Parabens cause, they also pose environmental risks. Wastes containing Parabens, can accumulate in waterways and soil, and cause hormonal disorders in animals. Scientists have documented hundreds of animals with genetic dysfunctions, such as frogs with extra legs etc. They concluded that is could be a possible consequence of Paraben pollution.
We at Holistic Secret Inc. have made sure that the Silluette cosmetics line is produced only with the finest ingredients, and that means also, eliminating any potential harmful preservatives such as Parabens and Formaldehyde, from our products.
These findings raise many concerns for our society and future generations. These appalling facts must be known to every single woman.
Parabens are chemicals that used as preservatives in all kinds of cosmetics, from shampoos to moisturizers, eye creams to make up and shaving creams. Millions of women apply daily; make up, creams and other skin care products containing Parabens. If you check one of your shampoo bottles or even your favourite moisturizer, you will likely to find one of the following chemicals; butylparaben, ethylparaben, methylparaben, isobutylparaben and propylparaben. These chemicals are absorbed daily into your skin and accumulate in your tissues. They were found to cause cancer and many endocrine disorders as well.
Potential Harmful Consequences of Parabens
The chemical structure of Parabens is very similar to the hormone estrogen. All Parabens have shown to have endocrine-disrupting effects, as stated by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency). When products containing Paraben are applied to your skin, they are absorbed into your body and may be mistaken for estrogen, fooling the endocrine system. Too much estrogen – or estrogen hormone look-alikes – can result in health issues, including weight gain, fluid retention, depression, and possibly even cancer.
1 in 9 women is expected to develop breast cancer during her lifetime, and one in 28 will die of it.
In 2004, United Kingdom scientists detected Parabens in 18 of 20 breast cancer tumors they studied. In other words, 98% of women that have breast cancer also have found to encapsulate this chemical in their breast tissue. This shocking (a more proper word would be frightening) statistic evokes a concern for our society, especially with the sharp increase of breast cancer cases in North America, in the past decade.
Watching Out for Parabens
If you've ever noticed the ingredients on the back of one of your make up remover or shampoo bottles, you've probably seen Parabens listed among the ingredients. These chemicals are used as preservatives, prolonging a product's shelf life by inhibiting bacterial growth. Parabens are used in most skin care and cosmetic products.
Parabens May Cause Developmental Abnormalities & Weight Gain
Parabens have been linked to several other hormone-related health issues, including abnormal fetal development in pregnant women, and abnormal development of male reproductive systems of male foetuses. Estrogens also help to regulate the activity of fat cells. Conversely, Parabens in your shampoo can disrupt the metabolic functions of your fat cells, and as a result cause you to gain wait!
Parabens Threaten the Environment
Not mentioning the health issues Parabens cause, they also pose environmental risks. Wastes containing Parabens, can accumulate in waterways and soil, and cause hormonal disorders in animals. Scientists have documented hundreds of animals with genetic dysfunctions, such as frogs with extra legs etc. They concluded that is could be a possible consequence of Paraben pollution.
We at Holistic Secret Inc. have made sure that the Silluette cosmetics line is produced only with the finest ingredients, and that means also, eliminating any potential harmful preservatives such as Parabens and Formaldehyde, from our products.
These findings raise many concerns for our society and future generations. These appalling facts must be known to every single woman.