We do hope this happens! Parabens have come under more and more scrutiny, but they’re unfortunately still used in a vast number of personal care products, even those on babies, yikes! – Parabens are a class of chemicals used as preservatives in a large number of cosmetic products. Parabens have been met with increasing scepticism [...]
Two types of chemicals you shouldn’t be finding in your or your little one’s skincare! Parabens and pthalates, here’s why you should be avoiding them – A recent study in the Journal of Applied Toxicology found that chemicals commonly used in deodorants were showing up in breast-cancer tumors, leading the authors to suspect that they [...]
A great list of what SHOULDN’T be in skincare! When you’ve got great, natural ingredients to choose from, why opt for ingredients like these? – 1. SYNTHETIC FRAGRANCES often contain phthalates (pronounced THAY-lates), synthetic chemicals commonly used to stabilize fragrances and make plastic more pliable. These endocrine disrupters mimic hormones and may alter genital development. [...]
The French have recently voted in a BPA ban and are now in moves to ban phthalates and to follow Denmark in banning parabens - Phthalate chemicals used in plastics and paraben preservatives in cosmetic manufacturing could be banned following a vote from the French National Assembly. French parliament voted through the first reading to [...]
The Danish ban on parabens in skincare products for children. The worrying thing is that parabens are still found in many children’s skincare products, not to mention those in adult products as well - Denmark’s environmental ministry announced on Dec. 20 that it will ban parabens in lotions and other cosmetic products for children under [...]
A summary of the concerns surrounding parabens - Parabens are synthetic preservatives used in foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, moisturizers and shampoos. Common parabens include methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben. Parabens allow skin care products to survive for months or even years in your medicine cabinet; however, they also enter [...]
Four Cow Farm was started by a Midwife, Mum & Grandmother who wanted to make the best possible skincare products for her two little grandchildren (one of whom has eczema). Nanna's labour of love began as a gift to her two little ones. Today, the whole family is committed to providing 'nothing but the best' natural skincare products from our farm in the Blackall Mountain Range of South East Queensland (which runs on 100% green energy!) Learn more...