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According to the American Cancer Society, one study did find that workers exposed to the chemical had higher chromosomal changes. This finding supports the idea that formaldehyde may cause leukemia. Many reputable agencies consider it a carcinogen.
3.) Parabens. Beauty companies often use parabens to protect against bacterial growth. However, the chemical mimics estrogen in the body and can cause cancer cells to grow more quickly. For now, the FDA has not found a strong enough link to ban the ingredient. In general, staying away from a chemical that may mess with hormones is a good idea, though.
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While ingredients in food get at least some regulation, beauty products have much free reign. If an ingredient does not have a direct link to disease, beauty companies may just be using it.
However, researchers have found harmful results in studies on chemicals commonly used in beauty products.
To protect yourself, you should consider researching the chemicals used in your favorite beauty supplies, including your shampoo.
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Dr. Manny Alvarez serves as Fox News Channel’s senior managing health editor. He also serves as chairman of the department of obstetrics/gynecology and reproductive science at Hackensack University Medical Center in New Jersey. This Fox News article is used by permission; it first appeared on AskDrManny.com.
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