Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

Ingredient type: PRESERVATIVE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Formaldehyde releaser

✨ Role: Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is mainly used as a preservative in personal care products. It helps extend the shelf life of products by preventing the growth of bacteria and fungi, guaranteeing product safety and freshness.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe at the concentrations used in cosmetics, but may irritate some sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of synthetic origin and suitable for vegans.

✨ Please note: Although effective for preservation, it can release small amounts of formaldehyde, which can be a problem for people with very sensitive or reactive skin. It is therefore important to carry out a tolerance test before use.

Found in: Frequently used in moisturizers, lotions, shampoos and shower gels.