Parabens have had so much bad press because of a 2004 study that linked them to breast cancer. But how accurate was this information and should we all be banning them from our skincare regiments? 

They come in many forms including; butyl paraben and ethyl paraben. And they are present to keep products safer to use for a longer time. So when the 2004 study that many believed showed parabens had a link to cancer surfaced in the media it seemed that they would no longer have a space in the world of skincare

However, P. Darbre who was the researched that conducted said study made it clear that there was no link between the two.

The original 2004 study can be found here

There have been extensive studies since to prove that parabens can indeed be metabolized and excreted by the body harmlessly especially in the amounts that they are found in skincare.



MHRA: Reached out for comment

As with most science, new studies and evidence emerges continuously, meaning these things change but as of right now they are safe to use.



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