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paraben

paraben

1 4.6
A chemical used in cosmetics and medicines to stop germs and mold from growing
  • noun
  • /ˈpærəˌbɛn/
  • Specialized
: parabeno
  • Products containing parabens—chemicals used by the cosmetic industry as preservatives—should be avoided.
  • paraben-free
  • preservatives known as parabens

No mineral oil, no parabens, no animal byproduct.

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Examples

  • Sanitas products are paraben and preservative-free.

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  • No sulfates, parabens, or anything like that.

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  • This is oil free, it is paraben free and I really like it.

  • This whole line is paraben free and sulfate free.

  • So milk Makeup is a cruelty free, paraben free, very natural looking brand.

  • No mineral oil, no parabens, no animal byproduct.

  • For personal items, go through them and look for chemicals like parabens and dyes in the ingredients.

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  • Use products that don't have things like parabens and silicone in them because it's not going to help you have strong healthy hair.

  • Parabens are among the safest and most cost-effective preservative systems in beauty products today.

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  • The label on the moisturizer clearly states that it is free from paraben preservatives.

Synonyms

preservative
vsparaben
23 3.7

A substance added to food or wood to stop decay

is a specific chemical used in cosmetics and medicines to prevent bacteria and mold

Surface Forms

paraben singular
parabens plural

Etymology

Paraben comes from parts of its long chemical name, para- and benzoic, where people simply shortened the full name. So a paraben is like a tiny chemical 'guard' that keeps creams, shampoos, and foods from 'going bad'.