There's always a buzzy new ingredient to know about in the world of beauty. However, parabens have gotten quite the rep for themselves over the years, and not for good reasons. No, they're not as ...

Rebecca R. Norris is a full-time writer living in the DC metro area. She writes for InStyle covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. There are a few beauty rules that ...

Parabens have been widely used in products to prevent bacteria growth since the 1950s. “About 85 percent of cosmetics have them,” said Arthur Rich, a cosmetic chemist in Chestnut Ridge, New York.

ARCADIA, Calif. (KABC) -- Parabens are the bad boys of personal care products. Should we make an effort to boycott them? Skin cancer is a concern for Juliann Sanchez of Arcadia. When she shops for ...

Can everyday cosmetic products cause cancer? An oncologist explains the real risks linked to parabens, phthalates, deodorants, moisturisers and fairness creams.

Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Why Trust Us? Walking into the personal care aisle right now can feel like taking the SAT’s.

New research into the potential link between parabens and breast cancer has found traces of the chemicals in breast tissue samples from all of the women in the study. Parabens are commonly used as ...

Parabens are used in cosmetic and personal hygiene products to extend their shelf life. According to the American Chemical Society estimates, parabens are in about 85 per cent of personal care ...

The common cosmetic and drug preservatives known as parabens are in thousands of products -- and, at low levels, in the vast majority of Americans. Recent studies have raised concerns that the ...

Dear EarthTalk: A friend of mine recently stopped using skin and beauty products with parabens in them. What are parabens and should we all be avoiding them? - Betsy Johnson, Port Chester, NY First ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Walking into the personal care aisle right now can feel like taking the SAT’s. All the bottles, tubes, and jars are covered in ...