2,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: 2,5-dihydroxybenzoic acid is used in cosmetic products primarily for its antioxidant and exfoliating properties. It helps protect skin from free radical damage and promotes cell renewal by removing dead cells.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use at appropriate concentrations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin or can be derived from plant sources, making it compatible with a vegan lifestyle.
✨ To know: Well tolerated by most skin types, but as with all exfoliating ingredients, use should be adapted to sensitive skin types to avoid irritation.
Present in: Often used in toners, antioxidant serums and chemical exfoliants.


