--- title: Should I Worry About Parabens? description: Parabens are chemical preservatives used in beauty and hygiene products to stop the growth of bacteria and fungus from growing in makeup creams image: https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Blog%20Image%20migration/Parabens-1-185x300.jpg --- [** ](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/should-i-worry-about-parabens/#) Search** [![logo](https://f.hubspotusercontent10.net/hubfs/6074817/Hale%20Cosmeceuticals%202020/home/assets/images/logo.svg) ](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/) [![logo](https://f.hubspotusercontent30.net/hubfs/8151088/Theme%202020/Home/assets/images/sticky_logo.svg) ](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/) ← go back [home](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/) ![](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/Home/assets/images/Ellipse%202.png) [blog](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog) ![](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/Home/assets/images/Ellipse%202.png) Should I Worry About Parabens? # Should I Worry About Parabens? ### Apr, 20 2015 ![](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/Home/assets/images/Ellipse%204.png) [ by Hale Cosmeceuticals Inc ](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/author/hale-blog) ![](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/Home/assets/images/Ellipse%204.png) ## Subscribe to our blog to stay informed Subscribe to our blog for the latest skin health tips, product launches & news. At *[Hale Cosmeceuticals](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/reasons-to-try-advanced-skincare/), *we are proud to offer [paraben-free products](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/why-we-dont-use-parabens/) to [our customers](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/the-hale-difference-customer-service/). But what does that really mean? What's [a paraben](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/why-we-dont-use-parabens/), and why should you avoid it? Let's see if we can clear up [this mystery](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/unveiling-the-allure-of-black-orchid-a-captivating-fragrance-for-the-discerning-man) for you once and for all! **What Are Parabens?** Parabens are [chemical preservatives](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/paraben-free/) used in [beauty and hygiene products](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/natural-health-beauty-products/) to stop [the growth](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/beauty-product-manufacturers-in-the-usa-driving-trends-and-innovation) of bacteria and fungus from growing in [makeup creams](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/foundation-vs-primer-vs-bb-cream/). Since [these microorganisms](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/bacteria-protects-from-skin-cancer/) can cause [a host](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/spring-trade-show-schedule/) of infections and [unpleasant symptoms](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/whats-your-face-telling-you/), inhibiting [their growth](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/top-cosmetic-companies-in-the-usa-who-to-watch-in-2024) in makeup that will come in [close contact](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/hale-cosmeceuticals-there-for-you/) with [your body](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/what-is-skin/) is definitely [a good thing](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/look-on-the-bright-side/). However, parabens themselves can be a problem. Parabens were considered [a cost effective way](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/cost-of-animal-testing/) to replace formaldehyde, which was used many years ago as a preservative in cosmetics. Paraben chemicals have been in use for [nearly 70 years](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/twenty-years/). While the chemicals in parabens are of vast improvement over formaldehyde, their safety has been called into question. Among other things, they are being studied for causing elevated levels of estrogen in women. Elevated levels of estrogen have been linked to cancer in some individuals. Additionally, parabens are [a known irritant](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/preventing-fall-allergy-irritation/) for many people, causing discomfort after use. **Safe Solutions to Parabens** You'll find parabens in [many commercial foundations](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/best-foundation-for-skin-tone/). ### Share Post [![Share on facebook](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/social%20icons/facebook-color.png) ](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/should-i-worry-about-parabens/&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook) [![Share on twitter](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/social%20icons/twitter-color.png) ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/should-i-worry-about-parabens/&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&url=https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/blog/should-i-worry-about-parabens/&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&source=tweetbutton&text=) [![Share on instagram](https://www.halecosmeceuticals.com/hubfs/Theme%202020/social%20icons/instagram-color.png) ](http://www.instagram.com/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.halecosmeceuticals.com%2Fblog%2Fshould-i-worry-about-parabens%2F%26utm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dinstagram) ## Subscribe to our blog to stay informed Subscribe to our blog for the latest skin health tips, product launches & news. 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