POTASSIUM PROPYLPARABEN

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Suspected endocrine disruptor

✨ Role: Potassium Propylparaben is used as a preservative. It prevents the growth of fungi, yeast and bacteria in cosmetic products, prolonging their shelf life and ensuring product safety during use.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe at the concentrations used in cosmetic products. However, as with all parabens, some consumers prefer to avoid them due to concerns about their potential estrogenic effect, although they are largely deemed safe by health authorities in the permitted amounts.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan products.

✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but those with extremely sensitive skin or specific paraben concerns may wish to test before prolonged use.

Present in: Frequently used in moisturizers, lotions, hair products and certain types of make-up to ensure stability and longevity.

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