Chloroacetic acid

Ingredient type:  HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Chloroacetic acid is used mainly as a pH adjuster and sometimes also as a preservative. It maintains the pH of a product at an optimum level for formula stability and the efficacy of other active ingredients.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Used at very low concentrations, this ingredient is generally safe in cosmetic products. However, it can be irritating at higher concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Please note: Chloroacetic acid is a potentially irritating ingredient and is used with caution in cosmetic formulations. It is important to respect the maximum concentrations recommended by cosmetic regulations.

Found in: Rarely used in finished cosmetics, but can be found in some hair care and skin care products as a pH adjuster.

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