The Basics On Isobutylparaben
What is Isobutylparaben?
A type of paraben, part of the group of controversial preservatives.
What are other names for Isobutylparaben?
PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDE, PEG-60 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL 3000 ALMOND GLYCERIDES, and POLYOXYETHYLENE (60) ALMOND GLYCERIDES
What is Isobutylparaben used for?
Isobutylparaben is a paraben and preservative found in many skin care products, ranging from skin cream to body lotion to deodorant. Isobutylparaben is a less frequently used paraben and preservative, but is most often used to extend the shelf life of beauty products (Source).
How Isobutylparaben is classified
Preservatives
Recommendations for using Isobutylparaben during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Isobutylparaben During Pregnancy
What we know about using Isobutylparaben while pregnant or breastfeeding
Avoid
A study of prenatal isobutylparaben exposure in rats demonstrated increased uterus weight and uterine sensitivity to estrogen in the offspring
General safety info about Isobutylparaben from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel assessed the safety of 21 parabens as preservatives in cosmetic products. All of these ingredients are reported to function in cosmetics as preservatives; however, five are reported to also function as fragrance ingredients. The Panel reviewed relevant data relating to the safety of these ingredients under the reported conditions of use in cosmetic formulations. The Panel concluded that 20 of the 21 parabens included in this report are safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment when the sum of the total parabens in any given formulation does not exceed 0.8%. However, the available data are insufficient to support a conclusion of safety for Benzylparaben in cosmetics
Use this, not that!
Look for products containing Phenoxyethanol or Sodium Benzoate (and Benzoic Acid), potentially in combination with Potassium Sorbate, instead of parabens
Products where you might find Isobutylparaben
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List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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