RESORCINOL
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
Suspected endocrine disruptor
✨ Role: Resorcinol is used primarily as a brightening and antimicrobial agent in cosmetic products. It helps treat skin problems such as acne and is often found in products designed to clarify skin tone.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: resorcinol is generally safe to use at low concentrations in cosmetics, but is regulated in some countries due to concerns about its potential effects at high doses.
✨ Vegan: Yes
✨ Please note: Resorcinol can be irritating to sensitive skin and may also cause allergic reactions in some people. It is advisable to perform a skin test before use.
Present in: Typically found in skin-lightening products, some acne treatments and scalp-treatment shampoos.
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