https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/tags/parabens/Recent content in Parabens on Dermagic JournalHugoen-gbThu, 04 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Tue, 14 Jan 2014 13:33:15 +0000https://blog.dermagic.websands.net/parabens-sls-in-dog-shampoo-are-they-harmful/Parabens and SLS appear in most commercial pet shampoos. Here’s what they actually are, why owners are increasingly avoiding them, and what to use instead. What are parabens? Parabens are a chemical compound of para-hydroxybenzoic acid. They’re used as preservatives — they fight bacteria and fungus, they’re widely available, and they cost almost nothing to manufacture. That’s why they end up in millions of grooming products around the world.