Parabens.
Also known as: methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isobutylparaben
A class of synthetic preservatives used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics and personal care products.
Global status.
How parabens is regulated in cosmetics around the world.
82% of countries with data ban or restrict this ingredient
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Methyl/ethylparaben max 0.4% single or 0.8% mixed; propyl/butylparaben max 0.14%; isopropyl/isobutyl/phenyl/benzyl/pentylparaben banned.
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Mirrors EU; methyl/ethylparaben max 0.4%; propyl/butylparaben max 0.14%.
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Hotlist restricts individual parabens to specific concentrations.
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Positive-list preservative with max 1.0% total.
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Propyl/butylparaben restricted to 0.14%, aligned with EU.
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Methyl/ethylparaben max 0.4%; propyl/butylparaben max 0.14%.
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ANVISA limits propyl/butylparaben to 0.14%.
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BIS standards permit parabens with concentration limits.
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Propyl/butylparaben max 0.14%, harmonized with EU.
The reason brands include it.
Cheap, broad-spectrum preservatives that effectively extend product shelf life and prevent bacterial and fungal contamination.
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Parabens in product types.
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Common alternatives.
What Numbrrrz uses
Numbrrrz does not use parabens. Every tube is organic coconut oil, organic beeswax, organic jojoba oil and vitamin E, plus organic essential oils or flavoring in the scented versions.
Quick answers.
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How these brands stack up.
Side-by-side ingredient comparisons with brands whose products list parabens.