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Bookmark or Share- Parabens: What You Should Know About These Commonly Used Chemicals - WebMDParabens are chemicals that are used as preservatives to ward off substances — fungi, yeast, and bacteria, among others — that shorten the products' shelf life. You can find them in many of the...
- Parabens - Chemical Safety FactsParabens are a group of preservative ingredients used in cosmetics, personal hygiene products, food products and pharmaceuticals. They are highly effective in preventing the growth of fungi, bacteria, and yeast that can cause products to spoil, helping to extend shelf life.
- What Are Parabens - And Are They Bad For You? - The Dermatology ReviewParabens belong to a family of preservatives that have been used since the 1950s. According to The New York Times, they were introduced after bacteria-contaminated facial lotions caused a small outbreak of blindness. They help to keep formulas free from bacteria, mold and fungi. Parabens help extend the shelf life of items containing water.
- Paraben - WikipediaParabens are chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid ).
- The Truth about Parabens in Cosmetics and their EffectsParabens are synthetic preservatives widely used in the beauty industry. Their function is to maintain the integrity of a product by preventing microbial development. So, what makes parabens controversial? Parabens have been linked to certain health and environmental concerns. Health Concerns. Parabens are suspected of being endocrine disruptors.
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