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From hairline plucking in the Middle Ages to the “heroin chic” of the 1990s, society has rarely been without problematic beauty standards. There seems to be no end to the relentless stream of new styles and trends, all arriving with the expectation that we’ll adopt them without question or hesitation. There’s barely enough time to take a breath before the next big thing arrives.
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If you’re a skincare enthusiast like me, it might be tough to remember the last time you didn’t see the words “paraben-free” on the labels of your products. When I first encountered this phrase, I remember thinking, “Wow, parabens must be pretty bad then, huh?” I’m not ashamed to admit that this thought crossed my mind without actually knowing what parabens were. Given the purpose of these labels, it’s understandable that I (or anyone) would assume that parabens were unsafe or harmful.
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Put down the mortar and pestle and back away from the baking soda, because it's time to say goodbye to homemade skincare.
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