SODIUM BUTYLPARABEN

Ingredient type: PRESERVATIVE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Suspected endocrine disruptor

✨ Role: Sodium butylparaben is used as a preservative in cosmetic products. Its main role is to preserve the product formula by preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi, thus extending the product's shelf life and ensuring its safe use.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in the concentrations permitted by cosmetics regulations. However, as with all parabens, its use is sometimes controversial.

✨ Vegan: Yes, sodium butylparaben is generally of synthetic origin and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Although widely used, some consumers prefer to avoid parabens due to concerns about their hormonal potential. Concentrations in cosmetic products are regulated to minimize any risk.

Found in: You'll frequently find it in creams, lotions, make-up and certain hair care products for its preservative properties.