51 Paraben Free Bath and Body Products

May 13, 2008

All of the following products are made without the use of parabens. Please keep in mind that “Paraben-Free” is a claim made by the individual companies, not by Thrifty Mamas. Please be sure to always read the labels carefully. All prices were current at the time of publication, but they may vary.
Paraben Free Baby Products:

Burt’s Bees - Baby Bee Bubble Bath $9.00
Burt’s Bees - Baby Bee Shampoo & Wash $9.00
Burt’s Bees - Baby Bee Dusting Powder $6.00
Aura Cacia - Aromatherapy Calming Foam Bath for Kids $2.11

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Meet The Parabens

May 12, 2008

What are Parabens?
Para-hydroxybenzoates (Parabens) are groups of chemicals that are used as preservatives in nearly all cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, moisturizers, and sunscreens. They are used because they can prolong the shelf life of a product for up to 20 years.
Many baby products include Parabens as preservatives:
Some of the Johnson and Johnson shampoos and [...]

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