Parabens usage as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products have been debated among scientists and consumers. Parabens are easy to production, effective and cheap, but its safety status remains controversial. Other popular cosmetics preservatives are formaldehyde, triclosan, methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone, phenoxyethanol, benzyl alcohol and sodium benzoate. Although their high antimicrobial effectiveness, they also exhibit some adverse health effects. Lately, scientists have shown that natural substances such as essential oils and plant extracts present antimicrobial potential. However, their use in cosmetic is a challenge. The present review article is a comprehensive summary of the available methods to prevent microbial contamination of cosmetics and personal care products, which can allow reducing the use of parabens in these products.

对羟基苯甲酸酯在化妆品和个人护理产品中作为防腐剂的用途已在科学家和消费者之间进行了辩论。对羟基苯甲酸酯易于生产，有效且廉价，但其安全状态仍存在争议。其他流行的化妆品防腐剂是甲醛，三氯生，甲基异噻唑啉酮，甲基氯异噻唑啉酮，苯氧乙醇，苯甲醇和苯甲酸钠。尽管它们具有很高的抗菌效力，但它们也表现出一些不利的健康影响。最近，科学家表明，诸如精油和植物提取物的天然物质具有抗菌潜力。然而，它们在化妆品中的使用是一个挑战。本评论文章全面介绍了可用于防止化妆品和个人护理产品受到微生物污染的方法，