5. Paraben
If possible, use products that are paraben free. Parabens are synthetic chemical preservatives that are widely used in personal care products such as shampoos, conditioners, hair styling products, make-up, facial masks, skin lotions and creams, and deodorants. They also are typically ingredients in baby lotions, shampoos, and other personal care products for infants and children. In addition, parabens are in many foods and pharmaceutical products. Researchers are finding parabens in benign and malignant human breast tumors. While some studies have challenged their toxicity in many products and question their long-term effect humans, using products that are paraben free can eliminate the risk of exposure to this harmful chemical.
