Parabins?

amandaeve

What's the consensus? Are they really so bad, or is it all marketing to our fears? My face wash and moisturizer have parabins in them. Should I make the effort to get something else or not worry about it?

Maxematics

Parabens are preservatives and there is always fear-mongering going on in the consumer world. Research has shown that parabens are also in ~90% of common grocery items so even if people avoid them in cosmetics they may still be consuming parabens. People have tried to link it to changes in estrogen levels and breast cancer but no research has proven a solid causal relationship.

If you wish to switch to a moisturizer and face wash that are paraben-free then there is really no harm. If you like what you're using and consider them holy grail products, then stick with what you like. We can try the best we can to make the healthiest, most-informed choices but at the end of the day there will always be someone or something out there that says we're not doing enough.

amandaeve

Thanks, I'm kinda feeling the same way.

kshama2001

You might be able to find info on your products in this database: https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/

I use my shampoo for face and body wash and conditioner for saving cream - limits the amount of products I need to track and buy.

Of course, I do have multiple "flavors" of shampoo/conditioner so this isn't saving any shower space

earlnabby

amandaeve wrote: »

What's the consensus? Are they really so bad, or is it all marketing to our fears? My face wash and moisturizer have parabins in them. Should I make the effort to get something else or not worry about it?

So much depends on the individual. I actually look for personal care items WITH parabens. Why? The preservatives they use instead in paraben-free products release formaldehyde which I am allergic to. To me, the very, very slight and unproven risk of cancer is better than the very real hives I get when exposed to formaldehyde.