Ok so I thought it would be a good idea to go through my cosmetics as well as general products that are used in my house to get an idea of just how much paraben consumption is taking place in my household. I didn't do cleaning products. I will at another time. This time I just wanted to focus on the basics since not everyone wears makeup. Thankfully there were no parabens in the shampoo & conditioners I use, but they were in every type of lotion we had in the house including the baby lotion! I couldn't believe it but if the FDA doesn't have rock solid proof that there is a connection between parabens & cancer they won't take the chemicals out of our products. I would think that knowing that parabens act like estrogen in your body would be reason enough but hey all we can do is be informed and do our own research. Its time we read ingredients and become familiar with labels. Luckily there are so many different natural products being brought into the beauty industry that we have choices. I don't want to alarm anyone to the point where they feel they have to throw out all of their products. I would just suggest that when you run out of these products that you replenish your stock with natural, paraben free alternatives. I threw all of these items out because I was in a position to get more but don't feel pressured. Phase the products out that you use the most and do your own research to get what is best for you. My infant now has natural baby lotion instead of the regular brand by Johnson & Johnson.
We also use an aveeno lotion which is also paraben free. I now use this instead of the Dove face lotion that I loved so dearly. Should I find a natural dove facial lotion with a smell that I like I will return. I also replaced the olive oil that I was using for his scalp & hair. Now we use tea tree oil. It is natural and paraben free. Just thought I would share. Feel free to chime in or share your own favorite products & whether or not you had any luck finding a replacement. My hope is that soon we will be free of all or most harsh chemicals and safe to grab from shelves whatever we like.
We also use an aveeno lotion which is also paraben free. I now use this instead of the Dove face lotion that I loved so dearly. Should I find a natural dove facial lotion with a smell that I like I will return. I also replaced the olive oil that I was using for his scalp & hair. Now we use tea tree oil. It is natural and paraben free. Just thought I would share. Feel free to chime in or share your own favorite products & whether or not you had any luck finding a replacement. My hope is that soon we will be free of all or most harsh chemicals and safe to grab from shelves whatever we like.