Preservativemedium risk Common irritant
Methylparaben
INCI · Methylparaben
A preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth. Common allergen in skincare products.
Why dermatologists flag it
Paraben preservative - commonly avoided due to sensitization concerns
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Methylparaben appears under any of these names — manufacturers choose between INCI, common, and local-language terms freely.
MethylparabenMethyl 4-hydroxybenzoateE218Methyl p-hydroxybenzoateमिथाइलपैराबेन
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