
Parabens in Cosmetics - What are they and what are the risks?
Parabens are chemicals used as preservatives in various cosmetic products, such as: deodorants, lotions, soaps and more. The most commonly used are ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben and methylparaben. They are primarily for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties. Lately, the awareness to the risk of their use has increased due to various scientific researches, especially in deodorants for their daily use. On the subject of toxicity and the negative effects on the human body due to the use of parabens in cosmetic products, dozens of articles were published and more and more are added constantly. This major hype drew the attention to the...