Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate (IPBC) is often used as a preservative in lotions and personal care products due to its effectiveness at preventing fungal growth in topical products.
From the years 1996 to 2001, the Food and Drug Administration reported IPBC to be the preservative with the fastest growth in use in cosmetics.
The maximum level for safe use in leave-on and rinse-off products has been set at 0.1 percent by international authorities.
Furthermore, an irritant label must be placed on all products containing concentrations greater than 0.01%, although cosmetic products are allowed to have 10 times this concentration without labeling.
Observing for IPBC allergy is important since the frequency of contact allergy may rise with the increasing availability of IPBC-containing cosmetic products. IPBC can lead to sensitization after extensive and prolonged exposure, but only a few cases of ACD have been reported from its use in cosmetics even with its extensive use.
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J Clin Aesthet Dermatol. 2008 Nov; 1(4): 38–44.
Moisturizer Allergy Diagnosis and Management
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3016930/
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- Ahava Gentle Soothing Facial Cleanser
- Ahava Intense Soothing Nourishing Cream
- Ahava Protective Moisturizer SPF 15
- Ahava Purifying Mud Mask Normal To Dry
- Ahava Smoothing Moisturizer Day Normal To Dry
- Aloette Advanced Eye Recovery Pro Eye Cream With DermaBind
- Aloette Advanced Night Recovery Pro Face Cream with Revivaderm
- Aloette Eye Restore Complex
- Aloette Line Relief Concentrate
- Aloette Lumitone PC Pigment Correcting Spot Treatment
- Aloette Night Recovery Complex
- Aloette Pure Radiance Bioactive Mist
- Aloette Redefine PS Advanced Nourishing Masque
- Alpha Hydrox Anti-Wrinkle Intensive Serum
- Alpha Renewal Body Lotion with 12% AHA
- Alpha Skin Care Intensive Rejuvenating Serum
- Alpha Skin Care Moisturizing Facial Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 30
- Alpha skincare essentials lotion
- Alpha-H Protection Plus Daily SPF 50+
- Alyria Clarifying Cleanser Oil Free
- Alyria Purifying Mask
- Alyria Revitalizing Cream
- Artistry Clarifying Balancing Moisturizer with SPF 15
- Artistry Essential Hand Treatment With SPF 15
- Artistry Essentials Balancing Lotion SPF 15
- Artistry Moisture Souffle
- Artistry Time Defiance Day Protect Lotion SPF 15
- Artistry Time Defiance Lifting Eye Creme
- Artistry Time Defiance Night Recovery Creme
- Artistry Time Defiance Night Recovery Lotion
- Ascorderm Refining Cleanser
- Avance Age Defyer Eye
- Aveda Tourmaline Charged Protecting Lotion SPF 15/Oil-Free
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Anti-Wrinkle Cream
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Daily Moisturizer
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Skin Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
- Aveeno Positively Smooth Facial Moisturizer
- Aveeno Sunblock Lotion Advanced SPF 30
- Aveeno Sunblock Lotion Continuous Protection SPF 45
- Aveeno Sunblock Lotion Face SPF 30
- Aveeno Ultra-Calming Daily Moisturizer SPF 15
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- B. Kamins Chemist Lactic-10
- B. Kamins Chemist Lactic-8
- B. Kamins Chemist Lifting Serum Kx
- Banana Boat Soothing After Sun Gel with Pure Aloe Vera
- Baxter of California Facial Scrub
- Belli Eye Brightening Cream
- Belli Fresh Start PreTreatment Scrub
- Belli Acne Cleansing Facial Wash
- Belli Acne Clearing Facial Wash
- Belli All Day Moisture Body Lotion
- Belli Anti-Blemish Facial Wash
- Belli Anti-Chloasma Facial Sunscreen SPF 25 Oil-Free
- Belli Body Firming Serum
- Belli Foot Relief Cream
- Belli Skin Smoothing Body Exfoliator
- Belli Stretchmark Minimizing Cream
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- Bioelements Decongestant Cleanser
- Bioelements Flash Foam Cleanser
- Bioelements Gel Therapy
- Bioelements Moisture x 10
- Bioelements Probotix Anti-Aging Serum
- Biore Daily Recharging Detoxify Daily Scrub
- Biore Pore Unclogging Scrub
- Biore Skin Preservation Dual Fusion Moisturizer SPF 30
- Biotherm Biotherm Homme High Recharge Energy Cleanser
- Bliss Steep Clean Mattifying Toner Pads
- Bliss Thinny Thin Chin
- Borghese Insta-Firm Advanced Wrinkle Relaxer
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- Charmzone Ginkgo Natural Emulsion
- Charmzone Ginkgo Natural Skin Toner
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- ClickR No More Derm Drama Daily Dermabrasion Wash
- Coup d'Éclat Eye Contour Serum
- DCL AHA Revitalizing Eye Cream
- DCL Super Rich Eye Cream
- DCL Hydro-Lipid Body Oil
- DCL Profoundly Effective A
- DCL Ultra Gentle Eye Cream
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- ELF Daily Face Cleanser
- ELF Micellar Cleansing Water
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- Equate Beauty Night-Time Firming Cream
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- Eric Favre Skin Care Enzymatic Scrub
- Eucerin Lipo-Balance
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- GlyMed Plus Cell Science Ultra Hydro Gel
- Hada Labo Tokyo Anti-Aging Hydrator
- Hada Labo Tokyo Protecting Day Lotion SPF 18
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Home Health Goji Berry Eye Cream
- Home Health Goji Berry Facial Cream
- Home Health Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Cream with Restorative Hydration Complex
- iLook Beauty Brightening Elasticity Duo Lifting Mask
- Kinerase Extreme Lift Face
- Kinerase Gentle Daily Cleanser
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- Kinerase Pro+Therapy Advanced Repair Serum
- Kinerase Pro+Therapy Skin Smoothing Cleanser
- Kinerase Pro+Therapy Ultra Rich Day Repair
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- Kinerase Ultimate Day Moisturizer
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Purifying Micellar Water
- Labophyto TopBust Gel
- Lumene Sensitive Touch Cleansing Wipes
- Marcelle Clay Mask
- Marcelle Hydra-C Eye Contour Gel-Cream
- Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse 1
- Mary Kay Botanical Effects Cleanse 2
- Mary Kay Facial Cleansing Cloths
- Mary Kay Indulge Soothing Eye Gel
- Mary Kay Intense Moisturizing Cream
- Mary Kay MKMen Advanced Eye Cream
- Mary Kay TimeWise Day Solution Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 35
- Mary Kay TimeWise Moisture Renewing Gel Mask
- Mary Kay Timewise pore minimizer
- Mary Kay Timewise Repair Eye Renewal Cream-Volu-Firm
- Mary Kay Timewise Repair Foaming Cleanser-Volu-Firm
- Mary Kay Timewise Repair Lifting Serum-Volu-Firm
- Mary Kay Timewise Repair Night Treatment with Retinol-Volu-Firm
- Mary Kay TimeWise Repair Volu-Fill Deep Wrinkle Filler
- My Beauty Diary Hyaluronic Acid Mask
- Narüko DermäLane Zero Dark Spot Brightening Serum
- Naruko La Creme Face Renewal Miracle Essence
- Natura NOURISHING NIGHT FACE CREAM
- Neova SmartScience DNA Damage Control Everyday SPF 43 For The Face
- Neova SmartScience DNA Damage Control Everyday SPF 44 For The Face
- Neova Ti-Silc GT SPF 60+
- Newage 8-in-1 Power Serum
- Nip+Fab No Needle Fix
- Olay Active Hydrating Beauty Fluid
- Olay Active Hydrating Cream Original Facial Moisturizer
- Olay Age Defying Sensitive Skin Day Lotion with Sunscreen, SPF 15
- Olay Complete All Day Moisturizer With Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15 Normal Skin
- Olay Complete All Day UV Moisture Cream SPF 15 Sensitive Skin
- Olay Complete Daily Defense All Day Moisturizer With Sunscreen SPF 30 Sensitive Skin
- Olay Fresh Effects Dew Over Hydrating Gel Moisturizer
- Olay Fresh Effects Moisture Lotion with SPF 15
- OLAY Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex
- Olay Professional Pro-X Eye Restoration Complex Anti Aging
- Olay ProX Brightening Renewal Cream
- Olay ProX Sheer Daily Moisturizer SPF 35
- Olay Regenerist Daily Regenerating Serum Fragrance Free Moisturizer
- Olay Regenerist Eye Lifting Serum
- Olay Regenerist Luminous Tone Perfecting Cream
- Olay Total Effects 7 in 1 Moisturizer + Serum Duo with Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 15
- Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Feather Weight Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 15
- Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Tone Correcting Night Moisturizer
- Olay Total Effects Advanced Anti-Aging Skincare UV Moisturizer plus SPF 15, Fragrance Free
- Olay Total Effects Cream SPF 30
- Palmer's Rejuvenating Facial Serum
- PCA Skin Hydrator Plus SPF 30
- PCA Skin Weightless Protection SPF 45
- Pond's Anti acne gel
- POND’S Cold Cream Cleanser
- PRIORI Idebenone Radical Defense SPF 30 Sunscreen
- Retinol Anti-Aging Cleansing Towelettes
- Rodial Glamoxy 15% Fruit Acid Exfoliating Pads
- Rose & Botanic HA Aqua Cubic Hydrator EX
- Sarah Chapman 3D Moisture Infusion Masks
- Ti-Silc Sheer Sunblock SPF 45
- Vichy LiftActiv PRO Pro-Fibre Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Care for Normal Skin
- Vichy LiftActiv PRO Pro-Fibre Anti-Wrinkle and Firming Care for Dry Skin
- Vichy Meokine Intensive Dermo-Crease Reducing Corrective Wrinkle Care
- Vichy Myokine Yeux
- Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Concentrate
- Vichy Normaderm Night Chrono-Active Anti-Imperfection Care
- Vichy Novadiol Anti-Age Spot Treatment For Face and Neck
- Vine Vera Merlot Collection Resveratrol Moisture Day Cream
- VivierSkin Daily Moisturizing Cream with SPF 15
- VivierSkin Deep Cleaning Astringent
- VivierSkin Platine Peptide CR Complex
- VivierSkin Redness Solution Complex
- VivierSkin Sun Protection SPF 45
- XEN-TAN Flawless Logic
- XEN-TAN Moroccan Tan
- ZENSATION Deep Cleansing Mud Mask
- Zents Body Lotion