Whilst we continue to hear assurances from authorities and manufacturers that Parabens are safe there has never been any extensive study on the long term effects of using them.

We cannot recommend strongly enough to avoid these dangerous chemicals.

They have been proven to mimic a cancerous hormone and they have been found in breast tumours.  Yet many people are completely unaware of these facts and widespread use of parabens continues.

Reading the Labels

It is becoming easier to avoid parabens and other products containing chemical additives as the growth in the alternative industry continues.

Always make sure you read product labels thoroughly.  At a glance you may be mislead with an ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ tag on the front label, but check on the back for any small print.  Many of these chemical names are disguised, so if you are unsure do a google search to check out the make-up of an ingredient.

Better To Be Safe Than Sorry

Whilst the effects of these preservatives is debated, we at Katharine Botanicals believe that we should not take the chance with our health when there are some fantastic natural and paraben free products on the market.  When it relates to you and your family's health, it really is a case of ‘better to be safe than sorry’.

Please visit our shop for our range of Natural and Paraben Free Skin Care.