When it comes to skincare, I often get the question “is it paraben-free?” But, what does that really mean? In the last couple of years, there has been quite the craze of paraben-free products. Get the scoop here about parabens so next time you are shopping for skincare, you will know how to pick the best products for you.
What are parabens?
Parabens are the most widely used preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products such as soap, moisturizers, shaving cream and underarm deodorant, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Scientifically, parabens are esters (a compound formed from acid and alcohol) of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. The FDA says the most common are methylparaben, propylparaben and butylparaben.
