Methylparaben

preservativeCAS: 99-76-3

Paraben preservative. Effective antimicrobial with decades of safety data. Controversial due to weak estrogenic activity. EU-restricted to 0.4%.

Safety Ratings

Safety3/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy0/5
EWG Score4/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
4/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
3/5
combination
4/5
normal
4/5

Functions

preservativeantimicrobial

Regulatory Status

EU
restrictedmax 0.4%
KR
restrictedmax 0.4%
US
approved

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