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 ...

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.

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

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

False. This appears to be based on a study which the author said did not show a causal link between parabens and cancer, though some recent evidence has emerged that parabens may increase the growth ...

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