Paraben esters: review of recent studies of endocrine toxicity, absorption, esterase and human exposure, and discussion of potential human health risks. Philippa D. Darbre, Philip W. Harvey. Journal of Applied Toxicology.  28(5):561-78, 2008 Jul.Keywords: paraben • oestrogen • androgen • cosmetics • endocrine disruption • breast cancer • melanoma • male reproductive disorders • esterase • skin • absorption • carcinogenesis. Abstract.