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Parabens are among the most commonly used preservatives in cosmetic products. Chemically, parabens are esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The most common parabens used in cosmetic products are methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparaben.Typically, more than one paraben is used in a product, and they are often used in combination with other types of preservatives to provide preservation against a broad range of microorganisms.DA has received a number of inquiries on the safety of parabens, which are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics. Here are answers to questions consumers often ask about these ingredients.
Environmental Health Perspectives, vol. 114, pp 1843-1846, 2006. Parabens are preservatives used in a wide variety of personal care products and foods to prevent the growth of microbes. These endocrine-disrupting chemicals can be absorbed through skin, blood and the digestive system. [1].FOUND IN: Shampoos, conditioners, lotions, facial and shower cleansers and scrubs.ethylparaben and propylparaben are the most common of these. Parabens are most common in personal care products that contain significant amounts of water such as shampoos, conditioners, lotions and facial and shower cleansers and scrubs because they discourage the growth of microbes.