17/03/13
My natural product of the week is..... LOTION.
Why should you switch to a natural lotion?
Because the one you may be using now, could be harming your health. Most people, when trying to read the ingredients of a certain product, cannot really understand what is written. This is because companies use the chemical names for many ingredients.
Parabens
They are preservatives. The word is starting to become a popular issue with the public. We are noticing that they are maybe not the best things to be eating or putting on our body. Well sorry to tell you, but SO many beauty and cosmetic products are filled with them. Parabens are cheap and easy to make causing it to be widely available.
What does the chemical name looks like?
A carbon molecule name + Paraben example : Methylparaben, butylparaben ect.
Problems associated with its use?
There's been a lot of research done with parabens and its effects are still widely debated. Some of the side-effects that have been found with experimentation to include an increase of oestrogen. This can make people more susceptible to UV rays which in turn have been linked to skin cancers. Some research has also stated that they may link to breast cancer. We are not sure if these are really carcinogenic products, however, it is best to avoid using them altogether.
Resources
Mullens, Anne. Parabens: What are they, Are they really that bad? Best Health Mag. 2008. Web. March 17, 2013.
My natural product of the week is..... LOTION.
Why should you switch to a natural lotion?
Because the one you may be using now, could be harming your health. Most people, when trying to read the ingredients of a certain product, cannot really understand what is written. This is because companies use the chemical names for many ingredients.
Parabens
They are preservatives. The word is starting to become a popular issue with the public. We are noticing that they are maybe not the best things to be eating or putting on our body. Well sorry to tell you, but SO many beauty and cosmetic products are filled with them. Parabens are cheap and easy to make causing it to be widely available.
What does the chemical name looks like?
A carbon molecule name + Paraben example : Methylparaben, butylparaben ect.
Problems associated with its use?
There's been a lot of research done with parabens and its effects are still widely debated. Some of the side-effects that have been found with experimentation to include an increase of oestrogen. This can make people more susceptible to UV rays which in turn have been linked to skin cancers. Some research has also stated that they may link to breast cancer. We are not sure if these are really carcinogenic products, however, it is best to avoid using them altogether.
Resources
Mullens, Anne. Parabens: What are they, Are they really that bad? Best Health Mag. 2008. Web. March 17, 2013.
