A 2004 study carried out at Reading University found parabens in 18 out of 20 samples taken from breast tumours.

PARABENS, THE BIG DEBATE!
A 2004 study carried out at Reading University found parabens in 18 out of 20 samples taken from breast tumours.
Another study, carried out by Kyoto University of Medicine, found that parabens could react with the sun ’s UV rays to speed up the skin’s ageing process.
Added to this are worries that parabens can trigger allergic reactions and skin irritation. Considering these points, it’s perhaps unsurprising that many skincare and cosmetics companies have stopped using parabens in their products.
Consumer concern: We should be careful about what we put on the skin as it readily absorbs substances. Which then pas into the blood stream to be transported around the whole body. The example of chemical skin patches as nicotine or HRT, are a clear reminder that the skin transmits chemicals into the body.
What’s the alternative? Opinion continues to be divided on the safety aspect of parabens. It is vital to use preservatives to ensure the products are free from mould & bacteria. But they are many natural alternatives( which have been used for centuries, include honey, cloves…) that can be used instead.