What Parabens Are and Why Are They Used
“What are Parabens?” and why are they used? Well, Parabens are used to make products last longer; their chemical properties make them effective preservatives that keep ingredients fresher for longer. These preservatives kill molds and funguses before they have a chance to spread and damage products. While the “pros” of using Parabens are few, they do dramatically extend the shelf life and efficacy of many beauty and health care items; they keep products from spoiling on store shelves or going bad in home medicine cabinets or drawers.
Without preservatives, products may spoil (or lose some of their effectiveness) before they are all used up, and these means wastage and higher bills for sundry replacement items. People who are committed to living “Paraben-free” will probably need to spend more money for specialized products that are organic (and labelled as containing “no Parabens”). If money is no object, it should be easy to stay away from these controversial chemicals; however, for everyday people with average incomes, avoiding Parabens (which are in so many mass-produced, affordable products) may be tough indeed…