Parabens are synthetic preservatives (methylparaben, propylparaben, isoparaben, and butylparaben) that easily and cheaply preserve personal care products for up to 2 years. Parabens can be found in every sort of personal care product including color cosmetics, skin care, deodorant, and hair care.

The problem with parabens is that they are absorbed in to the skin and accumulate in the body. This build up of parabens in the body can increase our “toxic-load” and may contribute to disease. Parabens may cause skin irritation, influence breast cancer, and are recognized endocrine disruptors.

The body sees parabens as estrogen (xenoestrogens – a foreign estrogen). Parabens can disrupt the endocrine system, affect fetal development, and are especially harmful to children’s developing bodies. Multiple studies have discovered parabens in breast cancer tumors. Parabens have also been found to cause heart tissue problems over time.

The good news is that Vapour Organic Beauty offers only paraben-free cosmetics. Vapour cosmetics have a standard 2-year shelf life, made possible with anti-microbial herbs and a formulation that never uses water. Waterless formulation means there is no water to allow bacteria, fungi and viruses to thrive. The combination of a water-free product and anti-microbial herbs results in a safe, superiorly preserved product.

We encourage you to read labels and understand what you are putting on and in your body. We encourage you to make informed choices and to avoid parabens to decrease your body's overall toxic load.