How can the cosmetic industry better communicate with consumers about the safety and sustainability of their products, including the use of preservatives like parabens and their alternatives?

A paraben is a chemical that is commonly used as a preservative in cosmetics, beauty products, and less often in foods and drugs. Nov 17, 2012 ... Parabens are effective chemical agents widely used as preservatives since the early 1930s. Not so long ago, cosmetic manufacturers regularly used parabens. There are several parabens authorised for use in cosmetics, however their combined use can't exceed 8% of the total formula. Lush only use two of these, which ... Nov 20, 2024 ... Parabens are chemicals known for their preservative and antimicrobial properties. They protect products from the things that shorten shelf life, such as yeast, ... Aug 8, 2014 ... "Parabens have been used for more than 50 years ... and they are safe," she said. She said no direct link has ever been found between parabens ... Nov 11, 2020 ... They are synthetic chemicals used as artificial preservatives added in health and beauty products to provide them with longer shelf life. Skin Cancer: Applying personal care product containing parabens—especially methylparaben—can lead to UV-induced damage of skin cells and disruption of cell ... Feb 9, 2011 ... They are highly effective in their purpose of inhibiting the growth of bacteria and fungus but some studies suggest that parabens are ... Parabens may contribute to fertility problems and an increased risk of breast cancer, because they are believed to disrupt your body's immune system. Jun 3, 2018 ... Since our inception in 1996, Banyan Tree products has been consciously made to be paraben-free. This means that our products have a shorter ...