Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Is it true that its bad that there are parabens in skin products?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Controversy: exists over the safety of parabens in cosmetics. There is no good scientific evidence that parabens increase the risk of cancer(s). Parabens are considered safe based on their long term use and safety record. There is evidence that parabens may react with UVB light from sun exposure resulting in increased skin aging and damage.
Answered 4/16/2015
3k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I have recently read that using make-up can cause cancer due to the chemicals(parabens etc) and metals (lead, chromium etc) in it. Is this true?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can the constant use of products with parabens and pthalates in them cause pre term labour? Is the use of these really bad or is the hype exaggerated?
8 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a face wash that contains parabens. Is this bad to use on your face daily? how about ceramides and hyaluronic acid?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it wrong to use a sunscreen with parabens on my 7yo child? I am on vacations and this is what we have. Id hate to be wasteful and throw a new product away?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Methyl-parabens are considered an antioxidant preservative (as in amide anesthetics), if they are antioxidants, why are parabens bad for you?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Good facial moisturizer for normal skin? I never use it. No parabens, propylene glycol, or any bad stuff. Thank you <3
Are parabens actually harmful if in any skin/hair product? At what age should one start using under eye cream? Are skin toners actually reuired?
I use talc regularly which contains zinc, silica, ethanol, parabens & much more chemicals. Does it cause any harm to facial skin.. Thanks..
I have oil skin with pimples. My friend suggested "Cetaphil Cleansing Lotion" but the Lotion contain parabens, may be causing the skin problems. So is it good to use that lotion are any lotion is there which will not affect the skin? i am male and 25year
Nizoral (ketoconazole) contains SLS and Parabens. True Or False?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
