Hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone

Ingredient type: OTHER

✨ Role: Hydroxycyclohexyl phenyl ketone is primarily used as a photoinitiator in cosmetic product formulas. It helps to cure or polymerize products under the effect of UV light, which is particularly useful in gel nail polishes.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations for external use, such as in nail polish.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and does not contain any animal products.

✨ Note: This ingredient is intended for external use and is not suitable for products applied directly to the skin. Although it is generally safe, excessive direct exposure may cause irritation. Used primarily in professional applications, it is less common in standard cosmetic products.

Found in: Gel nail polish, particularly those that require a UV lamp for curing.