Propylparaben
Our database includes 1,020 products that contain Propylparaben.
Explained
Propylparaben is a preservative and is a paraben with antifungal and antimicrobial properties.
This ingredient can be naturally found in plants and insects, but most of it is synthetically manufactured for human use. In cosmetics, it is usually created by reacting para-aminobenzoic acid and propanol (an alcohol).
You can usually find this ingredient in water-based products.
Parabens have come under controversy due to the claim they are hormone disruptors. Studies show conflicting results. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Propylparaben is commonly found in food, medicine, and cosmetics.
You should know
Concerns
Dry Skin
Can worsen Dry Skin
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Coral Reefs
Bad for Coral Reefs
Many factors affect if a product is reef safe, including the particle size of ingredients. We do our best to ensure our data is accurate, so please get in touch if you spot an error.
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Makeup
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0% to
0%
References
Products with Propylparaben
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37312
INCI Name
PROPYLPARABEN
INN Name
propylparaben
EC #
 202-307-7
Ph. Eur. Name
propylis parahydroxybenzoas
All Functions
Perfuming, Preservative
