What you should know about Parabens, common substances in cosmetics

Antibacterial and antifungal effects

The bactericidal effects of Parabens (destroy harmful bacteria much different) and against many types of fungi. Often in use, one coordinate two Parabens upwards to make antiseptic preservatives in many cosmetics, medicines, food and found such coordination will have stronger bactericidal effects during dosage use back fewer.

The Parabens are credited with the acute toxicity and the school took place in a very low type (Cosmetics Ingredients Review, FDA), almost no significant harm and in the type of preservative used in the long history.

It has been identified with the concentration 0.05 methylparaben-0.25% almost does not cause any harm. There are documents noting methylparaben have in nature, found in some fruits, are used in pharmaceutical products, particularly injections with proper dosage proves parabens are research proven to be safe to use. Methylparaben is proven use in injections when injected into people who are transformed into p-hydoxybenzoic acid and be eliminated entirely by the minor does not cause harmful reactions. Usually, Parabens are used with the concentration from 0.01% to 0.3%.

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According to the information of the press, currently the only suspected of causing parabens breast cancer in women and cause sterility in men, desperately needs the scientist unquestionably confirmed this suspicion. In the report of the latest of the food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the United States did not yet have evidence would prove harmful impact to Parabens human body as above. So the Parabens remained in the list of ingredients are used in varying doses.

In Vietnam, the relevant authorities are still tracking is continuing, updated information on this issue to have appropriate measures in a timely manner in order to protect the health and rights of consumers. In the latest press release on May 21, 2015 Pharmaceutical Management Bureau of the Ministry of health has so far stated: the European Community and ASEAN has not received any evidence about whether the products contain Paraben derivatives 05: isopropylparaben, isobutylparaben, phenylparaben, benzylparaben and pentylparaben with specified content not safe for people to use. Thus, the product continues to be floated on the market in the European Community as well as in the Member States of ASEAN and Vietnam until the application of the new route.

In the meantime a scientific conclusion for Parabens, consumers should not worry too much about the various parabens used in pharmaceutical products. Because Parabens have not been banned officially, in the pharmaceutical, cosmetics still contain this substrates with function as preservatives.

For cosmetics, consumers must use the product derived, made clear. Only use special products with clear ingredient notes under the chemical name, not misleading to avoid substances that can irritate (for those who are allergic to some chemical composition). In case of need and to quiet the mind using, contact the manufacturer to know the concentration of the substance in the product.=