Let's talk about the dirty truth about parabens! Spoiler alert - permitted parabens are safe to use in cosmetics following regulatory guidelines!

References:
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Final amended report on the safety assessment of Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Propylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Butylparaben, Isobutylparaben, and Benzylparaben as used in cosmetic products. Int J Toxicol. 2008;27 Suppl 4:1-82. doi: 10.1080/10915810802548359. PMID: 19101832.

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https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredients/parabens-cosmetics

https://ec.europa.eu/health/scientific_committees/consumer_safety/docs/sccs_o_132.pdf

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/pdf/COSING_Annex%20II_v2.pdf

https://ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing/pdf/COSING_Annex%20V_v2.pdf

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