Can I use Chlorhexidine Gluconate with Methylparaben?
Works well together
Chlorhexidine Gluconate and Methylparaben are generally compatible and can be layered in the same routine. As always, introduce one new active at a time and watch how your skin responds.
Chlorhexidine GluconatePreservative
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial — effective against bacteria, fungi
- ✓Boosts preservative system
- ⚠Can cause skin sensitization in some individuals
- ⚠Not recommended for open wounds or ear canal use
MethylparabenPreservative
- ✓Broad-spectrum antimicrobial preservation at low concentrations
- ⚠Weak estrogenic activity; subject to ongoing regulatory scrutiny
- ⚠EU SCCS and CIR have deemed safe at ≤0.4% (as acid); avoid in products for infant nappy area
- ⚠Rare skin sensitization possible
