A cost-effective preservative that belongs to the group of parabens. There has been a lot of controversy surrounding parabens, although the concentrations found 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
Ethylparaben is a type of preservative that used to be commonly found in skincare products due to its cost effectiveness.
Although less common now, ethylparaben is still used in some cosmetics, as it is very effective against gram-positive bacteria. Generally, it is used in conjunction with other preservatives that bring in additional efficacy against fungi and gram-negative bacteria.
Parabens have recently been targeted as being unsafe for skin, but studies have shown that, at their small use levels of 1% or less, parabens are safe and helpful for maintaining clean products.
