Each chemical cosmetic product on the market is formulated for working life of over three years. Consequently, each contains a large amount of preservatives to prevent spoilage. These are cellular toxins, if not, they couldn’t kill microbes. They go through the skin to a certain degree and many have been shown to cause allergic reactions and dermatitis.
Petroleum-derived chemicals are known to be xeno-estrogens, which act as false estrogens that our bodies don’t distinguish from the real thing. These fake hormones bind with the estrogen receptor sites on our cells, changing cellular functions and causing hormonal balance shifts in savor of estrogen. The surplus of estrogen has been related to PMS, problems with menopause, many feminine reproductive problems and various forms of cancer. The parabens comprise a group of xeno-estrogenic chemicals used broadly as preservatives in everything from shampoos to moisturizers. (We differentiate them by their first names: butyl, ethyl, methyl, and propyl.) Parabens are readily absorbed into our bodies from the skin and the intestinal tract, and typically do not cause skin sensitivities or allergic reaction. Numerous studies show that parabens put in actions a weak estrogenic activity and are linked to breast cancer in women and problems with sperm production in men. Another petrochemical product, mineral oil, is used as a lubricant and emollient because it’s cheap and plentiful. It has been classified as a carcinogen according to the US Department of Health and Human Services 10th Report on Carcinogens (2002) and can be contaminated with xenoestrogenic polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH). Studies show that PAH cause tumors in laboratory animals through inhalation, via food, or following prolonged contact with skin. Some PAH are known to activate estrogen receptors, and a 2004 study found that PAH stimulated proliferation of certain breast cancer cells. Good grooming is the competitive edge in career and in life. Nothing is more appealing than clear, glowing skin and silky, shining hair.
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