What Are Parabens?

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Many food, cosmetic and personal care products contain parabens. The FDA requires that the parabens be listed in the ingredient panel if the product contains them.
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▼ Parabens are synthetic chemicals that are used as preservatives in a variety of products, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals and food. As preservatives, parabens give products a longer shelf-life and prevent harmful bacteria and mold from growing in the products, according to the U.S. Food and  Drug Administration(FDA).
"Parabens are derived from a chemical known as para-hydroxybenzoic acid (PHBA) that occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables, like blueberries and carrots," said Kathryn St. John, the communications director at the American Chemistry Council. "PHBA is also naturally formed in the human body by the breakdown of some amino acids."
The parabens that are manufactured for consumables and personal care products are identical to those found in nature. The most common types of parabens are methylparaben, ethylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben, isopropylparaben and isobutylparaben.
Paraben exposure
"Parabens are widely used because they are extremely effective [and] hypoallergenicand cost very little to produce," said Sandra Arévalo, director of nutrition services and community outreach at Community Pediatrics at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Because the preservative is found in a wide variety of foods, beverages, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and other personal care products, paraben exposure occurs when these products are swallowed or absorbed through the skin, according to the Centers for Disease  Control and Prevention(CDC).
The FDA requires all personal care products to be labeled with a list of ingredients so consumers can see what's in the product and decide if they wish to use it. Cosmetic manufacturers aren't required to obtain FDA  approvalfor developing, marketing or selling products to consumers. However, if a cosmetic or personal care product is found to be dangerous when used according to the product's directions, the FDA will take action and could remove the product from the market.
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