28-04-2012, 23:34
Ugh... Okay this is my last post because fighting with some argumentative stranger on a forum is a massive waste of time and energy, but I digress...
Yes I am aware that methylparaben can occur in blueberries (although they're actually derived from benzoic acid which you clearly know is a chemical that commonly occurs in plant life and it is used as a preservative and plasticizer) and that for the most part they haven't been proven unsafe/safe for humans, however if you care to inquire about my reasoning behind not using parabens instead of making ridiculous assumptions then you wouldn't be so quick to attack or "educate" people...
I don't use parabens not only because I don't believe that they've been proven to be innocuous (especially from long term exposure) or the fact that I have extremely sensitive skin and have a negative reaction to products containing parabens, but also because it poses a risk to aquatic life. If you want to be kind to marine ecosystems, you will not use parabens, simple as that. If you believe that it's the safest preservative that exists and that the FDA has never approved the use of certain products/ingredients without sufficient data supporting the safety for human consumption/use, that's your opinion and I won't ridicule you for that even though I completely disagree.
Since we're talking about an oil based product here, essential oils would be sufficient to keep it from going rancid, so in my opinion parabens aren't the best option for extending this products' shelf life. Vitamin A, C & E are also excellent preservatives in certain products along with potassium sorbate and a handful of others I can't recall at the moment (once again this is only my opinion based on my own research.)
Just because something is derived from a natural source doesn't mean that the finished product is safe... With so much conflicting information out there coupled with the fact that I have very sensitive skin, I prefer making my own products; yes they do have a much shorter shelf life but that's fine by me as long as I can avoid contact dermatitis and other unpleasant side effects that I endured when using certain commercial products. When I do buy commercial products I am very particular about which ingredients are suitable for me because in the end it's my body and I'll decide what I want to expose myself to based on my own research not what some biased stranger so declares.
Anywho jennifer5519pm, have a lovely day and best wishes in the future. Ciao.
Yes I am aware that methylparaben can occur in blueberries (although they're actually derived from benzoic acid which you clearly know is a chemical that commonly occurs in plant life and it is used as a preservative and plasticizer) and that for the most part they haven't been proven unsafe/safe for humans, however if you care to inquire about my reasoning behind not using parabens instead of making ridiculous assumptions then you wouldn't be so quick to attack or "educate" people...
I don't use parabens not only because I don't believe that they've been proven to be innocuous (especially from long term exposure) or the fact that I have extremely sensitive skin and have a negative reaction to products containing parabens, but also because it poses a risk to aquatic life. If you want to be kind to marine ecosystems, you will not use parabens, simple as that. If you believe that it's the safest preservative that exists and that the FDA has never approved the use of certain products/ingredients without sufficient data supporting the safety for human consumption/use, that's your opinion and I won't ridicule you for that even though I completely disagree.
Since we're talking about an oil based product here, essential oils would be sufficient to keep it from going rancid, so in my opinion parabens aren't the best option for extending this products' shelf life. Vitamin A, C & E are also excellent preservatives in certain products along with potassium sorbate and a handful of others I can't recall at the moment (once again this is only my opinion based on my own research.)
Just because something is derived from a natural source doesn't mean that the finished product is safe... With so much conflicting information out there coupled with the fact that I have very sensitive skin, I prefer making my own products; yes they do have a much shorter shelf life but that's fine by me as long as I can avoid contact dermatitis and other unpleasant side effects that I endured when using certain commercial products. When I do buy commercial products I am very particular about which ingredients are suitable for me because in the end it's my body and I'll decide what I want to expose myself to based on my own research not what some biased stranger so declares.
Anywho jennifer5519pm, have a lovely day and best wishes in the future. Ciao.