The Breast Cancer and Lotion Connection

A great post on Eco Chick from the brilliant Green Doula Danelle Brown:

"During a breast cancer symposium in San Antonio, investigators reported that women are dosing themselves in extra estrogen without even knowing it. Why is this of concern you ask? Well, when estrogen is absorbed through the skin, it is recognized as a higher more efficient concentration than that of oral digestion. Excess estrogen levels can lead to breast cancer and worsen existing cases." Read more...