Parabens

Why does D2BN avoid the use of parabens?

From Wikipedia:

"Parabens are a class of chemicals widely used as preservatives  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. Their efficacy as preservatives, in combination with their low cost, the long history of their use, probably explains why parabens are so commonplace. They are becoming increasingly controversial, however, because they have been found in extremely low concentrations in breast cancer No causal link between parabens and cancer has been established, however."

Because parabens have been proven to penetrate the skin and can be traced in the blood for some time after application, it is theorized that they may have adverse effects on the body. One study found parabens present in the breast tissue of 18 out of the 20 breast cancer patients that participated in that study.

Please note there there are studies on both sides of the argument:  parabens are bad and parabens are ok. But since there have been studies that say there may be cause for concern, I have chosen to take the precautionary route and not use products containing them if I can help it, and use natural alternatives when and where possible.

According to some organic cosmetic manufacturers, parabens are actually unnecessary, as products made from high quality organic ingredients may be shelf-stable for approximately two to three years. I always recommend that D2BN customers use their products within 12 months of opening. Balms are best kept in the fridge during particularly hot weather (I always keep my balms in the fridge, then I know where they are! Except for my sleep balm, which I keep in the drawer next to me bed). I also keep all my perfumes and sprays in the fridge, rather than in the bath room- the heat & humidity in bathrooms can cause you to lose a third of each bottle to evaporation.

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