BUTYRIC ACID
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Butyric acid is mainly used for its soothing and rebalancing properties on the skin. It can help calm irritation and restore skin homeostasis.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used in appropriate concentrations in cosmetic products.
✨ Vegan: Yes, butyric acid can be of plant origin, although it is sometimes of animal origin. Check the labeling to be sure.
✨ Please note: It is rarely used alone in commercial skin care formulations due to its distinctive odor. Butyric acid is found in small quantities naturally in certain foods and fermented products.
Present in: Mainly used in products targeting skin rebalancing, such as certain serums or creams for sensitive skin or skin prone to redness.
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