Parabens
Preservative
What is Parabens?
A family of preservatives that keep products free of bacteria and mould. They are among the most studied cosmetic preservatives: methylparaben and ethylparaben are considered safe at permitted levels, while the EU caps propyl- and butylparaben and bans several others. Allergy is uncommon, but some people choose paraben-free products.
In skincare terms, Parabens is a preservative that helps keep a product safe and stable in the bottle.
What does it do?
Parabens is primarily used for preservative.
Who it may suit
If your skin is sensitive or reactive, introduce it slowly and patch test first. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Parabens appears in moisturisers, eye care, cleansers, spf and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Parabens may appear as: methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben.
