CALCIUM BENZOATE
Ingredient type: CONSERVATIVE
✨ Role: Calcium benzoate is used primarily as a preservative in cosmetic products. It helps extend shelf life by preventing the growth of bacteria, mold and yeast that can contaminate products.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe in the concentrations used in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes, calcium benzoate is a mineral compound and is therefore considered vegan.
✨ Worth knowing: Well tolerated by most skin types, but can cause irritation on very sensitive skin at high concentrations, although this is rare in usual formulations.
Present in: Mainly used in lotions, creams, gels and facial cleansers where preservation is required.
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