Parabens are a family of substances used as preservatives in cosmetics. The FDA explains this function and cites names such as methylparaben and propylparaben, which can be recognized on a label. This entry offers vocabulary for interpreting a formula without classifying products as good or bad based on a single word. The safety of any specific formula has not been evaluated, and no replacement is proposed.
Olfactory descriptions are not equivalent to an ingredient list. The properties of an ingredient do not automatically transfer to the finished product.
