A 2022 study found that lower doses of a widespread chemical in beauty products, such as shampoos and soaps, could have links to breast cancer.
Despite previous research associating parabens with the condition, this most recent study suggested that even smaller amounts may pose a risk. Found also in many lotions and sun creams, these chemical preservatives can disrupt normal hormone functions, especially during critical periods like puberty and pregnancy.
The chemicals in question encourage the production of estrogen, which imitates the naturally occurring hormone oestradiol; both of which are connected to breast cancer and reproductive issues. The insight came from various American research centres and was reported by the Daily Record.
What are parabens?
According to the experts at Holland & Barrett, parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have been used for over eighty years as a preservative in most skincare and beauty products to keep them fresher for longer.
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