Considerations

• Endocrine Disruption Parabens have been found to mimic the hormone estrogen, interfering with cell signaling and hormone balance. • Genotoxicity Ethyl paraben has been found to be genotoxic and may shorten telomere lengths, leading to accelerated cellular aging. • Developmental Toxin Ethyl paraben has been found to accumulate in amniotic fluid in levels higher than blood levels in the pregnant mother. • Linked to Cancers Parabens have been linked to certain cancers and found to accumulate in breast cancer tissue. Higher urinary levels of ethyl paraben has been linked to prostate cancer. • Contamination Concerns Diazolidinyl urea works as a preservative by slowly releasing formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a carcinogen. • Skin Irritation People can be sensitive or allergic to diazolidinyl urea. • Eye Irritation Higher amounts of diazolidinyl urea can cause eye irritation. • Environmental Toxicity Found to be hazardous to aquatic life with long-lasting effects.