ABIETIC ACID

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER

✨ Role: Abietinic acid is mainly used as an emulsifier and stabilizer in cosmetic products. It helps maintain a product's desired consistency by enabling water and oils to mix properly and remain homogeneous.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, abietinic acid is generally considered safe in cosmetic formulations when used at appropriate concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, abietinic acid can be considered vegan, as it is derived from plant sources, mainly pine resins.

✨ Please note: Some people may be sensitive or allergic to abietinic acid, as it is derived from rosin (pine resin), which can cause skin reactions in people allergic to conifer products.

Found in: You'll often find it in creams, lotions and other cosmetic formulations requiring a stable emulsion.