(also Known As Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Butylparaben, Ethylparaben) Preservatives that have a greater-than-normal potential for causing irritation and allergic reactions. Reported to be toxic. Widely used in personal-care products, including shampoos and cosmetics.
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<chemical> Proprietary name for the methyl, propyl, butyl, and ethyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have been approved by the FDA as antimicrobial agents for foods and pharmaceuticals. ... Pharmacological action: food preservatives, preservatives, pharmaceutical. ... (12 Dec 1998) ...
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A class of preservatives used to protect cosmetics against the growth of bacteria and fungi. These controversial ingredientsincluding methylparaben, propylparaben, and butylparabenhave been shown to possess weak estrogen-like properties, but the FDA deems them safe when used at very low levels (.01 to .3 percent) in cosmetics.
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Compounds widely used as anti-microbial preservatives. Adverse effects are inconclusive but parabens are thought to worsen Oestrogen dominance and have been found in breast tumour biopsies.
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Parabens are used to prevent the growth of bacteria and mold in a cosmetic product, increasing its shelf life. Laboratory studies suggest parabens can disrupt reproductive hormones due to the estrogenic nature of them, meaning they can mimic the hormone estrogen, disrupting normal function of the hormone system. Fairly common parabens in cosmetics...
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Chemical compounds used as preservatives in personal care and beauty products to extend shelf life by preventing the growth of fungi, mold and bacteria.
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Found in makeup, lotion, shampoos, and shaving creams, parabens (methyl-, propyl-, and parahydroxybenzoate) are the most common preservatives in the United States, though they have been scrutinized for their possible link to cancer and infertility.
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(methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl also known as hydroxy methyl benzoates) Synthetic preservatives widely used in food and cosmetics. They are toxic they cause allergic reactions and skin rashes, have been linked to asthma and eczema. They get absorbed into the blood stream and disrupt the hormonal system. They may be associated with breast cance...
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