ASEAN forbids per 31 December 2015 the use of parabeens in Thailand and other ASEAN members. Lizbet eliminated parabeens from our formulas for years already! Parabeens are a group of chemicals added to many (cosmetic) products as a preservative and are permitted in many countries. Studies demonstrate that parabeens are absorbed through the skin and can increase the risk of pathological processes mediated by estrogen such as breast cancer and can also diminish male fertility. When Lizbet was founded, most manicure products offered in Europe were mainly American brands. Lizbet decided to create a quality-driven professional grade nail and skin line adapted to European trends and customs. Not only that, but we wanted to make sure that our products were as natural and gentle as possible. That was our main objective then, and still is today. Click http://www.lizbet.asia/lizbet-history/ and http://www.lizbet.asia/lizbetmission-statement/ for more information on Lizbet philosophy.