paraben-free

Paraben-free describes products, especially cosmetics and personal care items, that contain no parabens—a class of synthetic preservatives used to prevent bacterial growth.

The label emerged as parabens became controversial due to concerns about their potential hormonal effects, though scientific consensus on their safety remains mixed.

I switched to paraben-free shampoo after reading about preservative alternatives.

The term functions primarily as a marketing distinction, signaling to consumers that a product avoids this particular ingredient category.