Ethylhexyl-3-carboxylic acid

Ingredient type:  EMULSIFIANT

✨ Role: Ethylhexeth-3 carboxylic acid is mainly used as an emulsifier in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize formulations by enabling the homogeneous blending of water-soluble and fat-soluble ingredients, thus ensuring a pleasant texture and even application on the skin.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use when used in accordance with approved concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: It is generally well tolerated by the skin, however, as with any emulsifier, it is essential to ensure its compatibility with the other ingredients in the formulation to avoid possible reactions.

Present in: Creams, lotions, serums, suncare products and certain make-up products where uniformity of texture is desired.

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