BUTOXYETHANOL

Ingredient type:OTHER

✨ Role: Butoxyethanol is mainly used as a solvent in cosmetic products. It helps reduce the viscosity of formulations, enabling better application and even absorption of products on the skin. It is not an active ingredient on the skin, but it does play a role in the texture and feel of products.

Ingredient type: Solvent

‍⚕️ Safety: the use of butoxyethanol in cosmetics is generally safe when present at low concentrations, in line with current regulations. However, it is less common in personal care than in other industrial sectors.

✨ Vegan: Yes, butoxyethanol is of synthetic origin and contains no products of animal origin.

✨ Please note: Although considered safe at low concentrations, prolonged exposure or high concentrations can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in some people. It is essential to follow good formulation practices to minimize these risks.

Found in: Mainly used in certain cleaning products or industrial hair formulations, but much less so in skin cosmetics due to its potential irritation profile.

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