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Harmful Parabens in Cosmetics, Dyes and More

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Alan Kadish

November 13, 2015

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Make up, hair dye, and hand cream can make you feel so good on the outside, but what are the additives doing to you on the inside?

Dr. Brian Davies found that the majority of cosmetics contain parabens, which have been linked to many pregnancy complications and can even lead to cancer. Parabens are chemical preservatives used in most make up, hair dyes, nail polish, and a variety of other cosmetic items because of their antibacterial and fungicidal properties. But with the increased exposure to parabens, women have the chance of becoming infertile, have complications with becoming pregnant, and larger chance of complications during pregnancy.
Check out this video for more information on parabens in your products, and why you should steer clear of most of them.

 

 

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