What does the term cosmetics mean ? 

Legally, the term cosmetics includes any products you apply to your body that are not drugs. Haircolor, shampoo and conditioner, soap, deodorant, and skin lotions are all cosmetics, along with lipstick, nail polish and makeup. A recent survey found that the average adult uses nine cosmetic products every day, with a total of 126 chemical ingredients.

About parabens... 

*Parabens are a group of compounds widely used as anti-microbial preservatives in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products, including underarm deodorants. Parabens are absorbed through intact skin and from the gastrointestinal tract and blood.
U.K. researchers found measurable concentrations of six different parabens in human breast tumors. The study highlights the need for more research on the potential link between products containing parabens and increased breast cancer risk.

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 *source : http://www.safecosmetics.org