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RISK OF BREAST CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY
Couldn’t find the ingredients list ANYWHERE on these bottles. Why not? Because it’s LOADED with 3 different parabens!!!!
“Of greatest concern is that parabens are known to disrupt hormone function, an effect that is linked to INCREASED RISK OF BREAST CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY,” reports the non-profit Campaign for Safe Cosmetics (CSC). “Parabens mimic estrogen by binding to estrogen receptors on cells.”
“ In 2004, a British study found traces of five parabens in the breast tissue of 19 out of 20 women studied. The study didn't prove that parabens can cause cancer but identified that the parabens were able to penetrate the skin and remain within tissue.
Parabens are believed to disrupt hormone function by mimicking estrogen. Too much estrogen can trigger an increase in breast cell division and growth of tumours, which is why paraben use has been linked to breast cancer and reproductive issues.”
Avoid it ladies. Plus, it made my skin break out something awful and I had to buy new brushes! What a waste of money!
January 2020 · Beauty and Personal Care · verified purchase