1,4-BUTANEDIOL
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: 1,4-Butanediol is used as a moisturizing and humectant agent in cosmetic products. It helps maintain skin hydration by attracting and retaining water.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe when used in standard concentrations in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: Yes, 1,4-Butanediol is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: Well tolerated by most skin types, it presents a low risk of skin irritation. However, as with any ingredient, it is advisable to perform a skin test for very sensitive skin.
Found in: Moisturizers, lotions, serums, cleansers, and certain hair care products.
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