Hippuric acid

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Hippuric acid is used in cosmetics primarily for its antimicrobial properties. It helps preserve formulas by limiting the proliferation of bacteria and can also contribute to overall skin health.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: Yes, hippuric acid can be of plant origin.

✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, this ingredient is rarely associated with irritation. However, some people may be sensitive to it, hence the importance of a test application.

Found in: Often found in cosmetic preservatives, as well as in some skin care and personal care products to boost antimicrobial protection.

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