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Parabens, commonly used preservatives, are raising concerns due to evidence of estrogenic and other harmful effects (Penrose & Cobb, 2022).
Methylparaben is a type of paraben that is used in a wide variety of personal care products, ranging from makeup and hair care products to shaving cream and deodorant (National Center for Biotechnology Information, 2025).
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