Parabens - What is it? Learning of cosmetics

Now most of the tubes and jars of creams can be seen the inscription "contains no parabens." Is it good or bad? Let's see, parabens - what is it? Friend or foe?

What are parabens? Benefits and harms of

Parabens, speaking the language of science - is esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid, which gave them a name. The most common ones are: methyl paraben, propyl paraben, butyl paraben, ethyl paraben.

But we are with you these terrible names do not say anything, but look at the composition of your favorite cosmetics worth their designation because Parabens - a preservative that is added to cosmetics and cooking. They have antibacterial properties and preserve the freshness of products, such as cosmetics and food, for a few years. In England, in 2004, scientists at the time of the study samples of malignant breast tumors found parabens. What does it mean? How they got there? Continuing research, scientists have found that parabens are found they were part of deodorants and penetrates the skin through the armpits. They accumulate and may have contributed to the development of breast cancer. These studies have caused a bombshell. Preservatives in cosmetics are used everywhere due to the low cost and excellent bactericidal effect, and these results have questioned their safety. But, despite the identification of parabens in cancer, further studies have not confirmed or denied their relationship. To this day you can find parabens in cosmetics. If you took the package in his hands, and there is written in large letters "does not contain parabens," what does it mean? It is possible that there is another preservative, and even more dangerous.

Operating cosmetic composition

The very first in the composition of the list are substances which occupy the largest volume, such as water, herbal extracts, glycerine. Then go to a variety of fragrances. And at the very end, with the lowest share of the weight - preservatives.

The harmful cosmetic ingredients

Not the most useful are the following ingredients:

• Alpha Hydroxy Acid- is used in cleaning agents for the skin, but causes premature aging.
• Aluminum- triggers brain damage.
• Animal Fat (Tallow) -zhir animals, causes rapid hair pollution.
• Bentonite - is used as a part of masks for the face, can let the skin breath.
• Collagen (Collagen) - animal origin that do not allow him to be assimilated by the skin and contributes to clogged pores, not allowing it to breathe.
• Diethanolamine (DEA) - is used for foam formation may cause an allergic reaction.
• Elastin of High-molecular Weight (Elastin) - animal origin and different from the natural structure and molecular weight that does not allow it to soak into the skin.
• Glycerin (Glycerin) - moisturizes the skin, but at a low humidity dries her even more.
• Kaolin-clay, dehydrate and dry out.
• Lanolin-can cause sensitization and allergy.
• Mineral Oil-creates a film on the skin, which prevents the evaporation of moisture, but it locks toxins and other harmful substances, not allowing it to breathe.
• Petrolatum-also contains liquid, prevents skin respiration.
• Propylene Glycol-possible allergic reaction.
• Royal Bee Jelly (Royal malochko) - a natural product, but it is absolutely useless to humans.
• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) -means obtained from coconut, foams well and is used in the manufacture of shampoos. It accumulates in the skin, causing a deterioration in her condition, allergies, hair loss and dandruff. Forms nitrates enter the blood.

The label in the name of the composition are not listed parabens, what does it mean? This may indicate that they are not there at all, or simply use another preservative, as they may be lurking under the following values: E218, E214, E216, E217.

Natural preservatives

There preservatives and natural origin, but the price cosmetics with them is much higher. These include:

• neem oil (neem);
• lemon;
• extract of grapefruit seed;
• vitamin E;
• extract of rosemary;
• propolis;
• beeswax;
• Malawi
• extract of St. John's wort;
• extract of birch leaves.

Are Sometimes cosmetics without preservatives?

Cosmetics without preservatives does not exist, otherwise it should be stored no more than a week in the refrigerator, so do not believe the packages that say the opposite. Cosmetics, bought for big money, are not immune to the harmful impurities. Carefully read the part of the purchase. This will save a decent amount of money and maintain health.