Parabens in Cosmetics

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…