RegisterLog in Sign up with one click: Facebook Twitter Google Share on Facebook paraben (redirected fromParabens) par·a·ben (păr′ə-bĕn′) n. Any of various esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid that have bactericidal or fungicidal properties and are therefore used as preservatives in ...
Moisturizers and lotions Makeup Shaving products In the past, parabens were also used in deodorants andantiperspirants. Today, many brands have removed parabens as ingredients in their products, but some may still use these chemicals. Cosmeticsand personal care products that are sold in the U.S....
Many natural brands use synthetic preservatives out of necessity, since using natural preservatives only often isn’t feasible. Alternative synthetic preservatives are also problematic. Parabens are by far the least irritating and allergenic preservatives on the market, with an allergy incidence of 0.5-...
Even though the FDA has dropped the ball, more and more consumers are waking up and demanding healthier skincare products. As a result, more companies are removing parabens from their personal care products, even some of the conventional brands. However, that doesn’t mean there still aren’t...