FORMIC ACID

Ingredient type:  CONSERVATIVE

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Suspected endocrine disruptor

✨ Role: Formic acid is used primarily as a preservative in cosmetic products, thanks to its antimicrobial properties that help prevent product degradation and extend shelf life.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used in low concentrations, however, it can be irritating at higher concentrations.

✨ Vegan: Yes, it is of synthetic or natural origin without recourse to animal ingredients.

✨ Worth knowing: Although formic acid is effective as a preservative, it's important to use it in appropriate concentrations to avoid skin irritation. It is often present at very low percentages.

Present in: Frequently used in lotions, creams and other care products requiring protection against micro-organisms.

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