3-hydroxybutyric acid
Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: 3-hydroxybutyric acid is used primarily for its gentle moisturizing and exfoliating properties. It can help improve skin texture while promoting prolonged hydration.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for topical use.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, but a skin test is recommended beforehand, especially for sensitive skin. Little risk of irritation, but like all exfoliants, it's advisable not to use it in excess.
Present in: Moisturizers, Gentle exfoliating serums, Anti-ageing creams.
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