4-ethylresorcinol

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: 4-Ethylresorcinol is primarily used as a lightening agent in cosmetic products. It helps reduce the appearance of pigment spots by inhibiting the enzyme tyrosinase, which is essential for melanin production.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use, although it is always advisable to perform a skin tolerance test.

✨ Vegan: Yes

✨ Note: 4-Ethylresorcinol can be sensitive to light, so it is often formulated in products stored in opaque packaging. Although effective, excessive use may cause irritation in some sensitive individuals.

Found in: Mainly used in serums, anti-dark spot creams, and brightening products for the face.

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