THE TRUTH ABOUT PARABENS
Everything you need to know..
What are parabens?
Parabens are a group of preservative ingredients used in skincare, cosmetics, hygiene products and pharmaceuticals. These ingredients extend the shelf life of products by preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria and yeast.
Negative Effects of Parabens
When you use products with parabens, they get absorbed into your body through the skin and then metabolised and excreted in our urine.
Hormones
It has been established for a while now that parabens are endocrine disruptors, this means they can create hormone imbalance by tricking the body to think they are a hormone. In some studies, it has been discovered that the commonly used parabens mimic the hormone oestrogen and can even harm reproductive development.
Cancer
Philippa Darbre, a senior lecturer in oncology and researcher in biomolecular sciences at the University of Reading, UK specialises in the impact of oestrogen on breast cancer. In 2004, her team published a study that dedicated paraben in 18 of 20 samples of tissue from breast tumour biopsies.
Skin Irritation
If you have sensitive skin a common side effect of the use of products with parabens is skin irritations such as rashes, dermatitis and itching.
Our Planet
Parabens have been associated with various ecological harm, including the destruction of coral reefs from all the butylparaben in sunscreens that ultimately bleaches and kills coral. These chemicals also end up in oceans and rivers through the wastewater.
How do I know if the products I use have parabens in?
Look for products that contain;
METHYLPARABEN
ETHYLPARABEN
PROPLPARABEN
BUTYLPARABEN
ISOTUTYLPARABEN
Parabens are especially used in products with a high water content such as shampoos and conditioners.
What’s the alternative?
Use alternatives that come from nature which have natural preservative properties such as essential oils.
Read the labels and ingredients lists thoroughly.
Choose brands that deliver on their promise without the use of harmful, toxins and animal-derived ingredients to enhance your natural beauty.
Henley Naturals are:
Paraben Free
Sulphate Free
Phthalate Free
Alcohol Free
Cruelty Free
Vegan
Organic
We pride ourselves on harnessing the power of essential oils, we only use the highest quality, sustainably and ethically sourced ingredients for all our products, proven to nurture, protect and enrich your skin.
Our products provide a safer alternative to procuts that are full of chemicals and harmful ingredients.