Ingredient

methylparaben

Mid risk

FunctionPreservative

What it is

Methylparaben is the shortest-chain paraben and one of the most widely used cosmetic preservatives.

What it does

It protects products from bacteria, mould and yeast, helping keep them safe and stable, and is often combined with other preservatives.

Typical use

Used at low permitted levels across a very broad range of skincare and haircare.

Who it suits / good to know

It has a long history of use and is generally considered low-risk, though some people prefer paraben-free products.

Safety

Graded mid risk in this catalogue as a paraben flagged for moderate (potential endocrine) concern, while remaining permitted within regulated limits and generally well tolerated. 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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