What Are Parabens

Parabens are F.D.A. approved synthetic food and cosmetic ingredients used as a preservative to stabilize products that contain water and to inhibit the growth of bacteria. When a product contains water, or has the ability to absorb water, bacteria can easily set up and grow quickly causing the product to become rancid. Parabens are the second most commonly used ingredient in cosmetic products (water being the most commonly used ingredient) The most commonly used parabens are methyparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, and ethylparaben.

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