These are widely used preservatives. Diazolidinyl Urea is a known carcinogen, as well as causing allergic reactions, dermatitis and many other problems. Both these chemicals release formaldehyde, which can be toxic and a carcinogen in its own right.

Every year, a huge area of rain forest is cut down to produce timber, build roads and provide agricultural land, and is not replaced. Nevertheless, that doesn’t mean that using timber in buildings is BAD, in fact so long as you follow some basic principles WOOD IS GOOD.

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Parabens are widely used in the cosmetics industry as bacteriocides (inhibitors of microbial growth) and as preservatives (extending product shelf life). They have been used for many years but recently concerns over their usage have grown. Have caused many allergic reactions and skin rashes in a small percentage of people. Studies have shown parabens can be weakly estrogenic (function like estrogen) and can be absorbed by the body through the skin.