![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The use of body and face lotions, hair products, sunscreens and makeup have all been predictors of and correla te with significantly increased levels of urinary parabens.Studies have detected parabens in nearly all urine samples taken from adults in the U.S.They are most commonly used in lotions, sunscreen, antiperspirants, makeup and hair products.Parabens are used as preservatives in personal care products and cosmetics to extend shelf life.Estrogenic chemicals mimic the function of the naturally – occurring hormone estrogen, and exposure to external estrogens these chemicals has been shown to increase the risk of breast cancer. Parabens are chemical preservatives that have been identified as estrogenic and disruptive of normal hormone function.Here’s what you need to know about parabens: In fact, BCAction became the first breast cancer organization to identify parabens as a source of concern related to breast cancer risk in 2003. We call out corporations and regulatory agencies that allow for the use of toxic chemicals that have been linked to increased risk for breast cancer, including parabens, phthalates, PFAS, and other chemicals that are potentially carcinogenic, interfere with normal hormone function, and/or alter mammary gland development. At Breast Cancer Action, we pursue large-scale systemic changes that address the root causes of breast cancer and help to eliminate our involuntary exposures to toxins present in our daily lives. ![]()
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