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par·a·ben

 (păr′ə-bĕn′)
n.
Any of various esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid that have bactericidal or fungicidal properties and are therefore used as preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

[para(-hydroxy)ben(zoic acid).]
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paraben

(ˈpærəˌbɛn)
n
(Chemistry) any ester of parahydroxybenzoic acid, some of which are used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and have been found in breast cancer tumours
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Methylparaben, because of its shorter side chain groups and greater lipophilicity, has been shown to be more readily absorbed by the skin than other paraben chemicals.
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Measurement of total and free urinary phenol and paraben concentrations over the course of pregnancy: assessing reliability and contamination of specimens in the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort study.
The products do not contain paraben, alcohol, paint, SLS and SLES (harmful chemicals), and are all produced considering the sensitivity of baby skin.
It also includes whole items that do not contain paraben, alcohol, paint, SLS and SLES (harmful chemicals), and have all been produced keeping in mind the sensitivity of a baby's skin.
Whole items that do not contain paraben, alcohol, paint, SLS and SLES (harmful chemicals), all produced considering the sensitivity of a baby skin.
"Our products are also paraben, sulfate and phthalate free, which is very important to the modern-day shopper."
Valeant adds that all CeraVe baby products are hypoallergenic and free of fragrance, paraben, gluten and phthalate to ensure that they are well suited to an infant's needs.
Dermovia is hypoallergenic, paraben free, sulfate free and fragrance free.
Previously, concentrations of each paraben were found to be below the concentration needed for a maximal response on proliferation of oestrogen-responsive human breast cancer cells in culture.
Kourtney added that their new line is paraben and sulfate-free.
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