Parabens- What are they and why do I care?

Parabens- What are they and why do I care?


Paraben, or meythylparaben, ethylparaben, and propylparaben etc. are one of those in a long list of ingredients listed on the back of your latest cosmetic or hair product purchase. At least it is if your products are not ‘natural’.

Their names are difficult to get your mouth around but they are the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics and personal products. They are cheap and effective and are used to prevent fungal growth in creams shampoos, and colour treatments for the past 70 years. No some feel that they may actually be harmful.

Paraben’s ability to mimic estrogen, and the fact that they have been found in breast cancer tumours is cause for concern. With the rise in cancer and some history of cancer in your family tree is enough for some people to search out “paraben free” products.

Rather than waiting for scientific evidence some enterprising entrepreneurs have developed natural personal care and natural hair care products.

Natural Hair Care

Celebrity colourist Louise Galvin has over 20 years' experience in the hair colouring industry and has developed the Louise Galvin Sacred Locks haircare line.

Now shipping internationally, the Louise Galvin website (louisegalvin.com) has responded to the increasing demand for her products. In addition to not testing on animals, her site boasts that merchandise contain natural or naturally derived products.

Her commitment to the environment is apparent and any greenhouse gases are off-set through investment in The Carbon Neutral Company.

In addition to being Paraben free the natural hair care line is free of:

• sulphates,

• silicone,

• petrochemicals

• synthetic fragrances and

• Polymers.

It is easy to navigate and a great selection of products, ranging from “gentle and cleansing moisturizers for your body”, to special nourishment for dry and damaged hair, this site is a great place to get your natural hair products.




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Hi Fashion anyone?

  What's the buzz? 

Have designer fashions gone back to the 80's?  I thought I had a flash back when I saw this BIG HAIR sported by the models on the runway for Louis Vuitton as shown here.

These pictures, by the way, are from new designer fashion magazine Fashion Confidential . They, meaning Fashion Confidential, feature designer fashion for the professional woman.  Although my fashion sense is maybe not high fashion or even designer fashion I certainly love browsing  through the pages to see what trends are developing.

I'm not sure I will be wearing these shoes any time soon. 

 But who knows.  This shoe/boot, designed by Alexander McQueen, was voted Best in Shoe.



With new designer fashions on the horizon it is the perfect time to score on some big sales.  Before heading out though, invest some time to really understand how to get the most out of your purchases. 

With tips like:

•  Dont panic when you see the 50% sale sign.  Ask yourself if you would buy it if it were regular price.  If the answer is no then don't buy it!
• Don't squeeze and be realistic.  If you have to drop 15 extra pounds to fit into it let it go because it probably will still be sitting in your closet this time next year.
• Don't miss out buy waiting too long hoping the prices will go lower.  Better you get your purchase at a smaller discount than not at all.
• Do get organized so you know what you need.
• Do go surfing and price shopping.
• Do buy classics  because they last forever and only become 'vintage'

Fashion Confidential really has something for everyone.  Tips on bargain hunting for people wanting to bag a designer bargain.  To the latest style trends for those who 'must have' the designer purchase of the season, you can see that Fashion Confidential has it all. 





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