Preservative Allergens in Cosmetics

Preservatives are added to cosmetics to prevent bacterial growth. While necessary, several preservatives are among the most common causes of allergic contact dermatitis.

High Risk

Methylisothiazolinone🔴 High Risk Methylchloroisothiazolinone🔴 High Risk Formaldehyde🔴 High Risk DMDM Hydantoin🔴 High Risk Quaternium-15🔴 High Risk Imidazolidinyl Urea🔴 High Risk Diazolidinyl Urea🔴 High Risk Benzisothiazolinone🔴 High Risk Triclosan🔴 High Risk

Medium Risk

Phenoxyethanol🟡 Medium Risk Bronopol🟡 Medium Risk Benzyl Alcohol🟡 Medium Risk Propylparaben🟡 Medium Risk Butylparaben🟡 Medium Risk Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate🟡 Medium Risk

Lower Risk Alternatives

Sodium Benzoate✅ Low Risk Potassium Sorbate✅ Low Risk Ethylhexylglycerin✅ Low Risk Sorbic Acid✅ Low Risk Caprylyl Glycol✅ Low Risk Methylparaben✅ Low Risk

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