OriginSodium paraben is derived from para-hydroxybenzoic acid, a compound from the benzoic acid chemical family. It is synthesized by esterification of para-hydroxybenzoic acid with methanol, followed by sodium neutralization.
The CIR Expert Panel concluded that the following 20 parabens are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in the safety assessment when the sum of the combined concentration of parabens in any given formulation does not exceed 0.8 %...Sodium Paraben...
Formula
C7H5NaO3
Mol. Weight
160.10
CAS #
114-63-6, 85080-04-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Preservative
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Prevents microbial growth
The paper trail
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⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
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