skin care for face

What Paraben Free Face Care Is?

Summary by Tara Mathews, edited by Ferdinand Rinaldy

What are parabens? A paraben is a synthetic preservative that gives skin products a longer shelf life.

You will find parabens in many different products including cosmetic products, food products and deodorants. Are your skin care products paraben free lotions and creams? A good skin care product should contain natural ingredients not chemicals. The reason manufacturers use parabens is because they are easier to obtain and easier to process than natural products. For your safety, choose paraben free face care products.

It is time to stop applying these harmful preservatives to your skin. Breast cancer is also linked to estrogen as well. Makers of products containing these harmful additives counter that the preservatives are not absorbed into the skin. Imagine if you have been applying these inferior products to your skin for years. Paraben free face care products are available on the market today thanks to the research that has been done. In the mean time, turn your attention to using paraben free lotions and creams. It is just a safer solution to your skin care needs.

Why Aren’t You Using Paraben Free Face Care, Lotions and Creams?

Summary by Maricha Jordan

Paraben free face care products are free from chemicals that may be causing breast cancer, but most products actually use these parabens. Paraben free lotions and creams are also available, so why all products aren’t like this? Why are people still using parabens instead of paraben free face care?

The problem started when skincare companies discovered how cheap and easy it was to use chemicals called parabens to preserve their products. These chemicals could make the product last longer and they were cheap to make, so parabens started being added to face creams, anti aging products, lotions and other products that you apply directly to the skin.

Two health problems in particular have a possible link to parabens. In women, the potential problem is breast cancer. For pregnant women, using products that use parabens may affect the health of the unborn baby- particularly if the baby is a boy. Look for paraben free lotions and creams that use something else to preserve their products- natural ingredients that have never been associated with cancer.

Why take the risk that these chemicals are causing fertility problems, cancer and other health problems?