I CARE POST- Parabens are chemicals that have been used since the 1950s to prevent bacteria and act as a preservative in deodorants, lotions, lipsticks, shampoos, scrubs, and more. The David Suzuki foundation reports that 75 to 90 percent of cosmetics may contain parabens. Parabens are used commonly as a preservative, and they easily penetrate the skin. The European Commission on Endocrine Disruption lists parabens as a category 1 substance, shown to be an endocrine disruptor. Parabens have also been detected in breast cancer tumors, suggesting a link between them and cancer. Parabens go by the following names: Methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, ethylparaben, polyparaben and isobutylparaben. “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 A studied showed parabens were able to penetrate the skin and REMAIN within tissue. ... Too much oestrogen can trigger an increase in breast cell division and growth of tumors, which is why paraben use has been linked to breast cancer and reproductive. What we put on our skin absorbs in 26 seconds. Parabens other names: Methylparaben, butylparaben, propylparaben, isobutylparaben, ethylparaben, polyparaben and isobutylparaben Take away 70 to 90 % of Cosmetics contain Parabens!DID YOU SEE THAT!!! Family & Friends look at what you are using on your body! What product did you throw away today? Please remember its not about the PRICE but the COST!!! What is the cost to your health for using products that are cheap and load with carcenogenics. What’s your division? ##throwawaycancer #sixtythenewforty #trynewthings #coachevaruth #60andnotfinishedyet #gettingfitat60 #gettingbettereveryday #glutenfreeskincare #60plusbeauty #safebeautycare #puresafeandbeneficial #gf #dairyfree #soyfree #vegan #freefrom #glutenfree #whatthehealth #coachevaruth https://www.instagram.com/p/B3w0_XNH7Ct/?igshid=1dtffg6v3ssdz