{"id":3632,"date":"2018-02-16T23:59:21","date_gmt":"2018-02-16T23:59:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wholesale.hairatin.com\/?p=3632"},"modified":"2018-03-01T02:03:20","modified_gmt":"2018-03-01T02:03:20","slug":"what-are-parabens-and-why-you-should-avoid-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wholesale.hairatin.com\/es\/uncategorized\/what-are-parabens-and-why-you-should-avoid-them\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Parabens and Why You Should Avoid Them?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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What are Parabens and Why You Should Avoid Them?<\/span><\/h1>\n

You may have heard a lot of parabens lately, or at least seen products on the shelf that say \u201cparaben-free\u201d or \u201cNo harmful parabens!\u201d Naturally, you might be wondering what is so wrong with parabens and how many parabens you\u2019ve been exposed to in your lifetime. Much like other things we now know are unhealthy for us, parabens (at least some of them) should be avoided. But why?<\/p>\n

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What are parabens exactly?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Parabens are basically preservatives used in a variety of cosmetic products, from shampoos to skin cream to makeups and more. However, there are many different types of parabens, which are essentially just chemical compounds that help extend the shelf life of other compounds. Parabens do occur naturally, even in blueberries, but most are man-made. The most common ones are methylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben.<\/p>\n

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Why are parabens bad?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The parabens mentioned above are the \u201cthree least wanted\u201d parabens on the market because they have been found to mimic estrogen in the body. Of course, little doses of estrogen aren\u2019t the problem, but our skin is our biggest organ. When we put a ton of paraben-laced products on the skin, it absorbs quickly and easily.<\/p>\n

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Because of this absorption, parabens have been found in breast tumors and studies show that the estrogen-mimicking effects can harm testosterone levels and sperm count in men. Studies are also showing that parabens don\u2019t just leave the body like other compounds; they store in cells, causing long-term damage long after exposure. Research continues to link parabens to cancer cells, making them a \u201cno go\u201d for many consumers.<\/p>\n

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Should you really avoid parabens altogether?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As with any news that a common household product may be harmful, there has been an initial push against using any products that contain parabens. Especially for women who use cosmetics full of parabens, the risk is very real and should be addressed. But the key to safe product use is knowing what you\u2019re putting on your skin first and foremost.<\/p>\n

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Check the labels of items that you use frequently; most manufacturers don\u2019t put \u201cparabens\u201d on the ingredient list. That\u2019s why you should know the names of paraben ingredients so you can decide for yourself if you\u2019d like to continue using a product. Keep an eye out for:<\/p>\n