Why Aren't cosmetic products or harmful cosmetic ingredients regulated by the FDA?

Medical journals and studies have shown that parabens (carcinogens) are in our cosmetics, in our lotions, shampoos, and in our underarm deodorants -- but nothing's been done to regulate that. Why?





In Europe these ingredients have been regulated, or banned altogether.Why Aren't cosmetic products or harmful cosmetic ingredients regulated by the FDA?
One word: Lobbyists.Why Aren't cosmetic products or harmful cosmetic ingredients regulated by the FDA?
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There is actually no scientific proof that parabens are carcinogenic.





Concern about parabens arises from a small study in 2004 by British researchers which found traces of parabens in tissue taken from women with breast cancer. The tumours of only 20 women were tested, and for obvious reasons there was no control group.





The researchers claimed the study demonstrated that if people are exposed to parabens , the chemicals will accumulate in their bodies





However, this extremely small study doesn't demonstrate a direct causal link between deodorant or antiperspirant use and developing breast cancer. A study that small cannot be regarded as proof.





Many people avoid products with parabens to be on the safe side - I do myself, and did before my breast cancer diagnosis - but there is no proof of a link with cancer.





BTW, I live in Europe; parabens are still in most cosmetic items
I guess cause technically they are not called drugs. Go to


ewg.org and it lists all side effects of cosmetics. Use the skin deep report.


At least you'll know what to stay away from.