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Butylparaben

Butylparaben is a preservative — paraben preservative. It's found in 31 products in our database, making it a moderately popular ingredient.

What it does

Paraben preservative

Who it's best for

A necessary ingredient that keeps products safe to use.

  • Present in virtually all water-based skincare to prevent bacterial growth
  • Generally safe at cosmetic concentrations for all skin types
  • Without preservatives, products would spoil rapidly after opening

Works well with

  • +Draws in moisture(humectant)
  • +Softens and smooths(emollient)
  • +Works on your skin(active)
Found in

31 products

Category

Keeps the product fresh

Frequently asked questions

What does Butylparaben do in skincare?

Paraben preservative

Is Butylparaben safe for sensitive skin?

Butylparaben is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.

What products contain Butylparaben?

31 products in our database contain Butylparaben. The highest-rated is Scholl Crème réparatrice pieds très secs scoring 7.6/9.8.

Can I use Butylparaben every day?

Preservatives are present at safe concentrations in nearly all skincare products and are encountered daily as part of normal product use.