Ethylparaben

Keeps the formula fresh.

In the Parabens group

What it is

A lab-made compound of ethyl alcohol and hydroxybenzoic acid. One of the parabens, a family of preservatives.

A preservative that helps keep the product free from microbial growth.

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What it does in a formula

Keeps the formula freshOfficial EU function: Preservative

Adds scentOfficial EU function: Fragrance

Why some people watch for it

Parabens

Some people choose paraben-free products as a personal preference, often prompted by public discussion of these preservatives. The EU permits several parabens as preservatives within set limits.

A group is a fact about the ingredient, not a judgement of it.

What official sources say

Restricted in certain uses · Cosmetics, EU

Allowed as a preservative in EU cosmetics up to 0,4% (Annex V).

Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, Annex V: list of preservatives allowed in cosmetic products (CosIng), retrieved 2026-10-09

A label gives no amounts, so none of this says a product is unsafe.