SUCROSE BENZOATE/SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE/BUTYL BENZYL PHTHALATE/METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER
Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER/TEXTURE
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Suspected endocrine disruptor
Sucrose Benzoate
✨ Role: Sucrose benzoate is used as an emollient and film-forming agent in cosmetics, helping to soften and smooth skin while enhancing product texture.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe at typical concentrations in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: Yes, of vegetable origin.
✨ Good to know: It has good skin compatibility and is often used to stabilize textures in emulsions.
Present in: Creams, lotions, lipsticks.
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Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate
✨ Role: Used as a thickening and stabilizing agent, it helps improve the texture and consistency of cosmetic products.
Ingredient type: Emulsifier
⚕️ Safety: Considered safe in cosmetic formulations.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Worth knowing: Also used in the food industry, it has low toxicity and a good safety profile.
Present in: Creams, lotions, foundations.
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Butyl Benzyl Phthalate
✨ Role: This ingredient is mainly used as a plasticizer, improving the flexibility and durability of cosmetic products.
Ingredient type: Other
⚕️ Safety: Caution, its use is restricted or even banned in some countries due to health and environmental concerns.
✨ Vegan: Yes, it's synthetic.
✨ Please note: It is important to check local regulations regarding this ingredient due to concerns about its potential as an endocrine disruptor.
Present in: Nail polish, certain make-up products.
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Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer
✨ Role: Used as a film-forming agent, it helps provide a smooth, even finish, often used to improve the hold of cosmetic products on the skin.
Ingredient type: Film-forming
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe in cosmetics, although some people may be sensitive.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Good to know: It offers good water resistance and is often found in long-lasting products.
Present in: Foundations, mascaras, nail polishes.
