Parabens in cosmetics and link to cancer

Hi there,

I only use natural products, because the chemicals used in mainstream products are linked to health risks.
Especially parabens, a common preservative that can be found in almost all toiletries, have been linked to breast cancer so I think it's worth avoiding them.

It's not common knowledge so I just wanted to share an interesting article that appeared in the Daily Mail today as it refers to academic research on this topic:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1197700/ARE-YOUR-TOILETRIES-TOXIC-From -soap-shampoo--daily-shower-ba d-you.html

Do have a read of the ingredients list on the bottles that you have in your bathroom. If you don't know what they mean, you can find out more about each ingredient on the Cosmetics Database, which will tell you how toxic it is: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/?gclid=COvpyLPjwJsCFdYB4wod0Em qTA¬hanks=1

Scented candles too are dangerous.

There was recently an article in the Daily Mail about the dangers of Candles. That's why i only use the ones by I Conjure Candles http://www.iconjurecandles.co.uk. They only use 100% Natural Wax and Pure Essential oils. Alexa Chung is a fan.
Apparently the Petroleum ones extinguish lead, Acetone and chemicals that can cause Asthma and Lung Damage.
The Ecoligist, http://theecologist.org, magazine has also an article "Behind the Labels"on their website about the danger of cosmetic ingredients, check it out!