It is so evident that plastic has become the most harmful existing substance in the world to cause a lot of imbalances in marine life as well as the land life.
As we all know plastics are one of the dangerous substances found and produced on earth. each year 300Million tons of plastic waste is created which is equal to the weight of the entire human population.
And almost all the plastic ends up in either landfill or in the oceans. plastics is a nondecomposable substance and stays on for years together. We got to do something about this in order to have a healthy place for our younger generations to come.
The rate of plastic production has been increased since the 1950s, which is a great threat to be understood. We are knowingly and unknowingly creating a lot of plastic waste every day which is a matter of alarm.
In order to eliminate plastic waste at the household level, people started using personal hygiene products which are plastic-free.
One thing leads to another …..
Speaking of hygiene products, there are many other substances in our personal hygiene commodity which are equally dangerous as that of plastics. One such substance is called as Parabens. These are not only unsafe to the person who is using it but also a great threat to the environment. the demand for organic and natural ingredients has grown a lot since this decade.
In my recent blog, I have written about the health benefits of cottage cheese, which makes me wonder that why are we just worried about what kind of food we are eating and why not what kind of chemicals goes on our skin and hair there are millions of products in the market for skin and hair but its really hard to find out which one is good for you and which one is bad. unless and until the dermatologist has recommended using a particular product but usually people don’t take this very seriously and buy anything which looks attractive, is something which is definitely going to be a very disastrous thing on the skin, hair and ultimately health.
It is very important for us to choose a product which is sulfate and paraben-free to start with because these two are the chemicals which are used in all our personal skincare and hair care products and cause a great hazard to our skin and hair.
You must be wondering what parabens are?
It is a type of preservatives that are used in our skincare and hair care products to give cosmetics a shelf life which does not allow the bacteria to grow on the surface of the product.
It is believed that parabens can enter into the tissue of the human with the help of the skin and can be carcinogenic. Parabens are also believed to mimic Estrogen And make the breast cell division faster and grow tumors in the breast. The hair care and skin care products which we use on a daily basis are flushed into the sewage system connected to water Bodies and get its way in entering our marine life, the aquatic animals will thus absorb harmful parabens.
It is almost impossible for any company to manufacture the products without parabens as it constitutes a considerable amount of our skin and hair care products. As a customer, people go for long-lasting products that last for at least a couple of months. yes, the requirement of our long-lasting products without any fungus or bacteria growing on the products can be fulfilled without parabens by using natural preservatives. Parabens are used in our products because they are cheap and work out really well for mass marketers. The effects of parabens on sensitive skin type is even more dangerous.
choosing a right product for your skin is not only important for your health but also for the environment we stay in!
Get in touch with me through Instagram for more beauty sustainable beauty tips! 🙂