"Parabens is a term used within the vernacular of the specialty
chemicals industry to describe a series of parahydroxybenzoates or
esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid).
Parabens are widely used as preservatives by cosmetic and pharmaceutical
industries. Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of
formulas. These compounds, and their salts, are used primarily for their
bactericidal and fungicidal properties. They can be found in shampoos, commercial moisturizers, shaving gels, personal lubricants, topical/parenteral pharmaceuticals, spray tanning solution, makeup, and toothpaste. They are also used as food additives." -wikipedia, the free encyclopedia-
You can read the rest on Wikipedia.
I don't know why in Indonesia, Paraben is still legally used by people, as the effect is as dangerous as mercury or just let's say smoking. It is killing you slowly.
Starting this month, I become more aware of everything I use, especially with something which directly touches my skin, and of course have to check the ingredients too before buying. Make sure you are selective now in choosing cosmetic and skincare products. It does cost a little, buying free-paraben product, but why not? I'm sure you don't want to put your life in the line.
Paraben is a preservative in a cosmetic, just like MSG in snacks and so on. Usually, cheap cosmetics DO use Paraben, for sure. That's
Know the trick! They always write it like "Methylparaben, ethylparaben, etc" (Damn it! That's chemistry!), and always positioned it near the end.
I'm now, totally avoiding product that contains Paraben, walaupun aku suka produknya, atau produknya bermanfaat, atau karena murah sekalipun,
Prove it yourself guys. When you go to a supermarket to buy skin cares or whatever, look for the ingredients first. And then, untuk pembaca yang di Indonesia, mungkin kalian bisa lihat sendiri di supermarket terdekat. Biasanya dia ada di sabun cuci muka, kebanyakannya sih body lotion dan krim wajah. Aku gak bisa mention namanya di sini pastinya, jadi ini inisiatif sendiri kalau kalian mau cari tahu. Oh ya, bahkan di sabun daerah kewanitaan juga ada lho. Bahkan kalau dibilang merek ini udah beriklan di TV, yang ada daun sirihnya itu lho... I hope you know. Kalau dibilang, aku lumayan sering lama pakai brand itu, tapi sejak tahu Paraben, sekarang aku pindah ke Lac***id. Mahal memang but FREE Paraben. Bisa dicek kok.
Here's some links that maybe useful for you.
http://www.brenditasbodyworks.com/shop/Category/articles_Sulfates_and_Parabens-Beware_of_the_Potential_Dangers
http://cincovidas.com/hype-or-fact-are-parabens-in-cosmetics-really-that-dangerous-you-bet/
http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-02-16/health/sc-health-0216-parabens-20110216_1_paraben-free-phenoxyethanol-shelf-life
http://blog.blissmo.com/what-are-parabens-and-why-should-you-avoid-them/
I told my mom about this, and she becomes more aware now about anything she wants to buy, because last time, my mom was so greedy, even to her own skin. She bought cheap product without looking for the ingredients first. What she knows is only, "This is cheap. The usage of all of this is the same. Why paying more for same product?" Like that....
I guess now she's kind of regret.. Hahaha
SPREAD THIS OUT AND TELL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!
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