Parabens are a class of chemical widely used in cosmetics because of their preservative qualities. There are few, if any, natural alternatives which equal its efficacy. However, in recent years studies have indicated a possible link between parabens and cancerous tumors.
Although the link is not conclusive by any means, many manufacturers and consumers wish to err on the side of caution. If you’re concerned, we have a couple of pieces of advice for you:
- Choose a physical sunscreen such as Keys Solar Rx or Colorescience Sunforgettable. These function by physically blocking UV radiation from affecting your skin, and parabens are not part of the equation.
- Explore the many paraben-free options among the chemical sunscreen family. Anthelios manufacturers La Roche Posay have been reformulating many of their sunscreens without parabens. Check out the new formulations of Anthelios Fluide Extreme XL SPF 50+ Corps (Body) and Anthelios Fluide Extreme XL SPF 50+ Visage/Face.
