2-tert-butylhydroquinone methyl ether

Ingredient type:ASSETS

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

HYDROQUINONE

2-tert-butylhydroquinone methyl ether

✨ Role: This compound is used primarily for its antioxidant properties. It helps protect cosmetic products from oxidation, prolonging their shelf life and preserving their efficacy by preventing the degradation of active ingredients.

Ingredient type: Antioxidant

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used within the limits recommended by regulatory authorities.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and is not derived from animals.

✨ Worth knowing: Although it has an excellent ability to stabilize formulas, it's important to note that synthetic antioxidants can sometimes be sensitizing in some people. Always test on a small area of skin if you're prone to skin reactions.

Found in: Often found in moisturizers, serums, lotions and some suncare products to protect active ingredients from oxidative damage.

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