TBHQ

Ingredient type: ACTIVE

✨ Role: TBHQ, or tert-butylhydroquinone, is an antioxidant used primarily to stabilize cosmetic formulas and extend product shelf life by preventing the oxidation of oils and fats. This helps maintain the product's effectiveness and integrity.

Ingredient type: Antioxidant

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, TBHQ is generally considered safe in concentrations used in cosmetics. However, it is important to follow the maximum concentration recommendations.

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

✨ Note: Although well tolerated by most skin types, there have been rare reports of skin sensitivity. It is important to follow the recommended concentrations to avoid potential irritation.

Found in: Used in creams, lotions, balms, and other products containing oils or fats that require protection from oxidation.