A preservative that belongs to the class of parabens. It is highly effective against the growth of fungi and yeast. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, but the concentrations in cosmetic formulations are generally considered to be safe
Functions
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Fragrance,
Fragrance
Fragrance ingredients add scent to a product or hide ('mask') the undesired aroma of other ingredients.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Overview
Butylparaben is an ingredient in a class of preservatives known as parabens.
At one point, parabens were very popular preservatives due to their cost effectiveness and the good protection they offered against microbes. However, they have recently come under scrutiny for possibly being harmful to the skin.
Yet, studies have shown that at the low use levels found in cosmetic products of 1% or less, parabens are harmless and are excellent preservatives. Butylparaben, specifically, is highly effective against fungi and yeast, and is often used in conjunction with preservatives that are more effective against bacteria.
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