Potassium tetrathionate

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Potassium tetrathionate is generally used in cosmetics due to its antioxidant properties, helping to protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although further information on its safety profile is still limited.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is of mineral origin and is compatible with vegan formulations.

✨ Worth knowing: Little information is available on the specific skin tolerance of potassium tetrathionate, but as with any ingredient, it is advisable to use it within the recommended concentrations and to monitor for any adverse skin reactions.

Found in: It can be found in some skincare products such as antioxidant serums and creams, although its overall use remains fairly rare compared to other, better-known antioxidants.

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