POLYAMINOPROPYL BIGUANIDE
Ingredient type:CONSERVATIVE
✨ Role: Polyaminopropyl Biguanide (PAPB) is an antimicrobial agent used to preserve cosmetic products. It helps prevent the growth of bacteria and mold, thereby extending the product's shelf life.
Ingredient type: Preservative
⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe at typical concentrations in cosmetic products, although monitored in certain European regulations.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Note: Well tolerated by most skin types, but may cause sensitivity in rare cases, especially on very sensitive skin.
Found in: Frequently used in lotions, creams, cleansers, and eye products, particularly due to its high effectiveness at low concentrations.
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