Very Disliked
            
          
          Butylparaben
               Preservative
            
            
                Preservative
            
          
               Paraben
            
            
                Parabens are a type of preservative to preserve shelf-life and prevent growth of bacteria in products.
            
          
              Can worsen Dry Skin
            
            
                Some ingredients have the potential to dry out skin, especially in higher concentrations or for those with already dry or sensitive skin. Not everyone will experience dryness from them. How your skin reacts can depend on the product, concentration, and your unique skin type.
            
          
              Bad for Coral Reefs
            
            
                Reef safe products avoid ingredients linked to coral reef damage, particularly chemical UV filters like oxybenzone and octinoxate. While 'reef-safe' standards vary by region and research is ongoing, choosing these products helps minimize potential environmental impact.
            
          
              Can worsen Eczema
            
            
                These ingredients are known to be potential triggers for eczema. However, triggers vary greatly between individuals. Keep a diary to identify your personal triggers and work with a dermatologist to develop a gentle, effective routine.
            
          Explained
Butylparaben is a preservative, is a paraben, and is not reef safe. It can be bad for dry skin and worsen eczema.
See all 425 products with Butylparaben
                      Users who like it
                      
                    
                        2%
                      
                    
                      Users who avoid it
                      
              
                        98%
                      
                    What it does
                      Masking
                      
                        Obscuring or blocking
                      
                    
                    
                      Preservative
                      
                        Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
                      
                    
                Prevalence
                  
                    Less common
                    
                      Percentage of products that contain it
                    
                  
                  
                  
                    0.4%
                  
                
                    Top categories
                    
                        
                  
                  
                          Makeup
                        
                        
                          Moisturizers
                        
                        
                          Cleansers
                        
                    
                    
                      Position
                      
                        Predominant list placement
                      
                    
                    
              
                      Bottom 50%
                    
                  Products with Butylparaben
CosIng Data
              CosIng ID
              31734
            
            
              INCI Name
              BUTYLPARABEN
            
              
                INN Name
                butylparaben
              
              
                EC #
                 202-318-7
              
              
                All Functions
                Masking, Preservative