Welcome Alicia Schultz to a special bonus episode of The Whole View! Stacy and Alicia discuss good news in personal care, including a recent breast cancer prevention study focusing on parabens and phthalates, why it gives Alicia hope, and one of the strongest health protective laws that just passed in Washington State. Find Alicia: Instagram Facebook If you enjoy the show, please leave a review. Letting people know on iTunes or however you listen that it’s worth their time could change someone’s life! Key Takeaways Introductions Alicia is a Beautycounter colleague of Stacy’s, but also a scientist! Alicia is a former research associate with a master’s in Biology. New Paraben Cancer Prevention Study Alicia breaks down the findings: 70% of known pro-cancer genes were regulated to normal by switching to safer. Evidence that ingredients assumed to be safe are not Parabens and phthalates infringe on normal estrogen signaling and cause pro-cancerous molecular changes Response of cells to natural estrogen was returned to normal when switching to safer Confirms studies in isolated cell lines are similar in humans Switching to safer is a biologically plausible cancer prevention strategy Washington State’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act The legislation, Washington’s Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act, bans more […]
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