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Consider Using Paraben Free Skincare Products, Part 2 of 2

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 16, 2011

In a 2002 study it was found that large amounts of butylparaben consumed by mice decreased their sperm count significantly.  The question this study raised was if it could decrease the sperm count in mice, could it possibly decrease fertility in humans. Another study in 2006 in the medical journal Toxicology, human cells subjected to large amounts of methylparaben were more subject to UVB-damage than cells not exposed to methylparaben. This implied using skin products with methylparaben could make your skin more susceptible to UVB damage. This would defeat the purpose of sunscreen by having a product in it that makes you more susceptible to UVB sun damage.

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Consider Using Paraben Free Skincare Products, Part 1 of 2

Posted by: Sina Ghaboussi   |   Jan 13, 2011

Parabens are the most widely used preservatives and are found in approximately 90% of all skincare products. An example of products containing parabens includes makeup, moisturizers, hair care products and shaving products. Parabens are esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid and the most common forms found in skincare products are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, butylparaben and benzylparaben. Parabens are commonly used in combination with other types of preservatives to provide preservation against a broad range of microorganisms and to protect skincare products against microbial growth within the product.

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