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Methylparaben
Public databaseMETHYLPARABEN
Methylparaben is a paraben preservative. Its use is capped by regulation in most markets; contact allergy is uncommon but documented. Methylparaben appears in 3 products, most often around number 19 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- METHYLPARABEN
- CAS number:
- 99-76-3
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Methylparaben appears on 3 product ingredient lists, most often around number 19; its highest position is number 14 of 24.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 14 of 24 |
| SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin | CeraVe | 19 of 29 |
| Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50 | Cetaphil | 21 of 22 |
What to watch for
- 1 SensitizationCosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database
Parabens are preservatives whose permitted concentration is capped by regulation; contact allergy is documented but uncommon.
Official ingredient listing · Any product preserved with parabens. · Ingredient database · METHYLPARABEN · PROPYLPARABEN
Common questions
- What does Methylparaben do in skincare?
- Methylparaben is a paraben preservative. Its use is capped by regulation in most markets; contact allergy is uncommon but documented.
- Where does Methylparaben sit in these formulas?
- Methylparaben appears in 3 products; highest on the list is number 14 of 24, in Foaming Facial Cleanser.
- Which products contain Methylparaben?
- Products that contain Methylparaben: Foaming Facial Cleanser, SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin, Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 50.
- Is there anything to watch for with Methylparaben?
- Yes. One caution applies to Methylparaben, listed above.