Many women became scared and worried about their own health and the effects that silicone could have on it. But what is silicone and is it safe?
Silicon is a naturally occurring element which is found in sand, quartz and most rocks. Next to oxygen, silicon is the most common element near the surface of the earth. When silicon is combined with oxygen, carbon and hydrogen it becomes silicone. Silicone comes in a variety of forms including liquids and solids. “Our contact with silicone is extensive throughout all of our lives and it is widely used in medicine.” Silicone has been a part of manufacturing for many years and is a part of many consumer products. Silicone appears in most hair-sprays, suntan lotions and moisturizing creams. Our contact with silicone is extensive throughout all of our lives and it is widely used in medicine. Silicone is used in artificial joints, pacemakers, heart valves and catheters among others. Safety issues about silicone have been primarily focused on their use in breast implants and the possible link with breast cancer and autoimmune diseases such as arthritis. Silicone materials have been studied
