Ingredient

ethylparaben

Mid risk

FunctionPreservative

What it is

Ethylparaben is a short-chain paraben preservative, closely related to methylparaben.

What it does

It protects water-based products from bacteria, mould and yeast, helping keep them safe and stable throughout use.

Typical use

Used at low permitted levels in a broad range of skincare and haircare, often combined with other parabens.

Who it suits / good to know

Those who prefer to avoid parabens can check labels; parabens remain permitted and widely used within regulated limits.

Safety

Graded mid risk, flagged as a paraben of moderate concern due to ongoing discussion about potential endocrine activity. Regulatory bodies permit it within set limits, and it has a long history of use. Patch-test if your skin is sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Mid: Mid risk - paraben preservative flagged as a moderate-concern (potential endocrine) ingredient.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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