Presenting both sides of the coins?

Hi there:

I have been reading about the Paraben and that iy may be possible it has some link to breast cancer.

However, there is a lack of research to assume that paraben use results in the formation of cancer cells. Parabens do have a weak estrogenic properties, but so do many other substances, including soy & coffee.

A study in the Journal of Applied Toxicology (Volume 24, Issue 1, January-February 2004, pages 5-13) mentioned that “although recent reports of the estrogenic properties of parabens have challenged current concepts of their toxicity in these consumer products, the question remains as to whether any of the parabens can accumulate intact in the body from the long-term, low-dose levels to which humans are exposed.” The study discussed the fact that traces of parabens have indeed been found in human breast tumors, but was quick to point out that it is unknown if this would be the same in healthy breast tissue. Parabens present in tumors may not be the causative factor but rather a result of parabens when cancer cells are already present.

Do you think that sites like http://www.skinstore.com are doing the correct thing bringing to the customer products with and without paraben and show that in the ingredients list or is it better to stick with a 100% organic products?

I'm confused, in one hand I think that the customer should be informed and present to them both sides of the controversy and let the customer make the final decision or is it responsability of the stores to take out all products which contains Paraben?

Another point of veiw I found interesting is this:

"Many ingredients derived from plants have not been safety tested. But the same is true for industrial chemicals. Your shopping choices ultimately support the industries that manufacture the ingredients. Buying "natural" products made with plant materials supports farming over the petroleum or industrial chemical industries that manufacturer the alternatives. Buying products with organically grown, pesticide-free plant ingredients supports the organic farming industry, and is a contribution (albeit small) to reducing our society's reliance on pesticides. Products made with organically grown plants likely contain fewer pesticide residues than those made from plants grown conventionally. Although FDA says there is no basis in fact or scientific legitimacy to the notion that products containing natural ingredients are good for the skin, your personal convictions on issues bigger than your skin may lead you to choose them anyway."

You can read the whole thng at this website:
http://www.ewg.org/reports/skindeep/report/q_and_a.php#D

I know seems like very controversial. I'm opening a beauty store I was going to carry Zia cosmetics (some of their products contain paraben) what is the correct thing to do? Should I just banned them enterely or let the customer decide? After all it is true there are some derived from plants which haven't been tested for safety and it could be dangerous too?

Any advice, ideas, comments?


Thank you for your time and help

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