What are Parabens?

Parabens are a category of chemical preservatives that have been used in beauty products since the 1920s. The beauty industry has long relied on parabens to increase the shelf life of products such as shampoos, conditions, skin care products, soaps.

But over the past decade, the rest of the world has got caught up with what many smart women already knew…the side effects of long-term exposure to parabens have become a cause for concern.

The term “paraben-free” is meant to let consumers know that these harmful chemicals aren’t a part of the product formula. Parlor Games is committed to making paraben free products – Always! Period!

Why Are Parabens Harmful?

Parabens can mimic the human hormone estrogen, which means it can behave in some ways like an estrogen. Parabens may interfere with the hormone balance of your body. And we’re all about helping you have the right amounts of the right hormone, so everything flows just right.

Parabens are easily absorbed through your skin, and daily application of beauty products with parabens can cause them to accumulate in your system. Steady exposure to parabens may play a part in the growth of breast cancer cells in women. Some people have an allergic reaction to parabens. This reaction can include redness, irritation, itchy skin, flaking, hives

Cosmetics don’t need to be tested or approved by the FDA before they’re put on the market, and preservative ingredients (including parabens) aren’t considered any different than other ingredients in cosmetic formulas.

Always check the label before purchasing if you’re looking for a paraben-free product. Words you will NEVER see in Parlor Games’ products: Methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben, Isopropylparaben and isobutylparaben, parahydroxybenzoate.

Parabens may have a negative impact on your health, especially if you’re in contact with them on a regular basis through your daily beauty routine.

And that's why Silky Peach Cream is 100% free from parabens.