Quick Facts
8/10
Hazard Score
13
Products Found
Restricted
Regulatory Status
5
Known Aliases
Commonly found in
Why You Should Care
A class of synthetic preservatives used to prevent microbial growth in cosmetics and personal care products. Parabens can mimic estrogen in the body, raising concerns about endocrine disruption and links to breast cancer.
Top Health Concern
Endocrine disruptors that mimic estrogen and may interfere with hormonal function.
Source: Darbre et al., Journal of Applied Toxicology, 2004 — parabens detected in breast tumor tissue
+3 more health risks documented. Read full analysis
Found In These Products
13 products in our database contain parabens.
Blistex
Blistex Medicated Lip Ointment
Blistex
Blistex Medicated Lip Balm SPF 15
Blistex
Blistex DCT (Daily Conditioning Treatment)
CoverGirl
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Lipstick
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All 50 Toxic Ingredients
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7
Petroleum / Petrolatum
6
Mineral Oil
5
Paraffin Wax
Today8
Parabens
9
Formaldehyde Releasers
4
Phenoxyethanol
8
Methylisothiazolinone
7
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
5
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
7
Camphor
6
Menthol
7
Phenol
6
Salicylic Acid
9
Phthalates
8
Triclosan
8
Oxybenzone
7
Octinoxate
6
Homosalate
5
Avobenzone
7
Synthetic Fragrance
6
Artificial Colors
4
Dimethicone
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
7
DEA, MEA & TEA (Ethanolamines)
6
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
7
Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)
5
Octisalate
10
Lead
9
Coal Tar
5
Bismuth Oxychloride
7
Talc
8
Carbon Black
4
Lanolin
3
Palm Oil
6
Retinyl Palmitate
9
Hydroquinone
8
Toluene
5
Aluminum Compounds
7
Siloxanes (Cyclic Silicones)
5
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
8
Benzophenone
8
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
9
Quaternium-15
7
Imidazolidinyl Urea
4
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
6
Triethanolamine (TEA)
5
Ceteareth-20
3
Polybutene
