THIOXANTHONE

Ingredient type:OTHER

✨ Role: Thioxanthone is mainly used in cosmetic products as a photoinitiator. Its role is to help start the polymerization process under UV light, which is especially relevant in gel nail polishes and other formulations requiring UV curing.

Ingredient type: Other

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally considered safe when used in concentrations appropriate for cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, thioxanthone is a synthetic compound that contains no animal products.

✨ Worth knowing: Thioxanthone is effective under UV light, which means it's especially interesting for products requiring light-curing. It is rarely used directly on the skin, but more frequently in resin systems.

Present in: Products such as UV nail polish, nail gels, and sometimes in certain adhesives or coatings requiring light-curing.

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