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Parabens are chemicals that are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid. Research is being conducted to evaluate the potential negative health implications of paraben usage. Certain parabens have been linked to cancer.   Wikipedia

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