Ingredient
Propylparaben
High concern
Linked to health concerns. We’d skip products that lean on this.
What it is
A longer-chain paraben.
Why it’s used
Preservation in leave-on beauty.
What to know
More of the hormone-signal question than the short-chain cousins. High concern on our list.
Who should skip
Pregnancy, children, sensitive skin.
A gentler swap
An unscented, paraben-free moisturiser.
You’ll see it in
Creams and makeup.
- May affect hormones
- Extra care in pregnancy
- Extra care for children