Toxic Ingredients to Avoid in Personal Care Products
A recent report is questioning the safety of the most common group of cosmetic preservatives called “parabens.” Studies show that parabens – alkyl hydroxy parabens – alpha hydroxy benzoate (methyl-, ethyl-, propyl- and butyl-parabens) are weakly estrogenic. In other words, these preservatives have the ability to mimic estrogen in the body with butyl-paraben being the most potent.
Found In: Baby wipes, baby body washes, anti-bacterial hand washes, facial wipes, body lotions, shampoos, etc.
