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- noun A
preservative andantifungal agent , themethyl ester of p-hydroxybenzoic acid .
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Examples
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Research from Japanese scientist Osuma Handa at Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine suggests that even parabens that were previously presumed to be safe, such as methylparaben, might mutate and produce free radicals when exposed to UV rays, causing skin ageing and potentially skin cancer.
Home | Mail Online 2009
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When I mentioned this to a friend, he cautioned me that this product and others like it contain methylparaben, which apparently has come under scrutiny as a potential carcinogen.
Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: Is My Moisturizer Safe? 5 Petrochemicals to Avoid Now 2010
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This group of synthetic, estrogenic preservatives contains the aforementioned methylparaben, along with propylparaben, butylparaben, and pretty much anything with a - paraben in its name.
Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: Is My Moisturizer Safe? 5 Petrochemicals to Avoid Now 2010
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Among them, the methylparaben your friend underscored -- a widely used synthetic preservative that's been linked to breast cancer, endocrine disruption, reproductive problems, and developmental defects.
Jennifer Grayson: Eco Etiquette: Is My Moisturizer Safe? 5 Petrochemicals to Avoid Now 2010
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It also contains a trace amount of methylparaben preservative, which is potentially toxic in much larger amounts.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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It also contains a trace amount of methylparaben preservative, which is potentially toxic in much larger amounts.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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It also contains a trace amount of methylparaben preservative, which is potentially toxic in much larger amounts.
Simple Skin Beauty Ellen Marmur 2009
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I've noticed that lots of cosmetics and personal-hygiene products contain the preservative methylparaben.
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When shopping for cosmetics and personal-care products, read the ingredients labels — avoid anything that includes the words "paraben" (often used as a suffix, as in methylparaben) or "phthalate" (listed as dibutyl and diethylhexyl or just "fragrance").
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I've noticed that lots of cosmetics and personal-hygiene products contain the preservative methylparaben.
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