The problem is that many of the products are being made through the use of various toxic chemicals that increase the chance of getting breast cancer (Sartor 1). For example, cosmetic products such as cream, lipstick, and nail polish, are actually the “worst offenders in terms of harmful ingredients” (“Rethink Pink”) because they contain chemicals including sulfates, parabens, antiperspirants, and formaldehyde. Many of the chemicals that are used to create skin products have not been tested, and therefore have the potential to negatively affect our health. Being enlightened of such issues has made me consider whether or not purchasing these products is helping to beat breast cancer, or contributing to the rise of individuals with the disease. In one article, it states that “more than 40,000 women in the U.S. still die of the disease every year” (Sartor
The problem is that many of the products are being made through the use of various toxic chemicals that increase the chance of getting breast cancer (Sartor 1). For example, cosmetic products such as cream, lipstick, and nail polish, are actually the “worst offenders in terms of harmful ingredients” (“Rethink Pink”) because they contain chemicals including sulfates, parabens, antiperspirants, and formaldehyde. Many of the chemicals that are used to create skin products have not been tested, and therefore have the potential to negatively affect our health. Being enlightened of such issues has made me consider whether or not purchasing these products is helping to beat breast cancer, or contributing to the rise of individuals with the disease. In one article, it states that “more than 40,000 women in the U.S. still die of the disease every year” (Sartor