Do you really know how BAD parabens actually are for you?
Parabens are very common preservatives that are used to counteract the growth of bacteria, typically in water-based formulations. Parabens are a HUGE problem in beauty because they are used in an estimated 75% to 90% of cosmetic products.
Parabens mimic estrogen and are bad hormone disruptors.
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So, how bad are parabens? Parabens are so bad that the European Union has banned parabens. They are so bad that the tiny amount of 5 to 10 nanograms have shown to promote the growth of breast cancer cells.
5 nanogram are as little as 0.000005 mg.
1 nanogram is
= 1 billionth of a gram
= mass of 1 human cell
= a grain of rice divided into 25 million parts.
So how much parabens do women actually take in?
Women are exposed to 50 mg of parabens a day from cosmetics – this is equivalent to 10,000 times the 5 nanogram that can promote growth of breast cancer cells. In a lifetime, a woman will have consumed approximately two POUNDS of parabens – through cosmetics. Ever wondered about the high rate of breast cancer? If you know anyone with breast cancer, you may know that they will have been counselled to avoid parabens.
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Almost as a side note, parabens increase skin aging and DNA damage when used topically. Probably not what a woman really wants. If you are anything like us at Damiva, and you care about your health and feeling good in your skin… seek 100% all natural skin care and femcare only, and avoid all products with parabens.
Check out the parabens-free (actually completely chemical free!) skin care products of damiva.