Ingredient
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Irganox 1010
Pentaerythrityl hydroxyhydrocinnamate
What it is
A hindered-phenol antioxidant used in tiny amounts to keep the oils in a formula from oxidizing and going rancid.
How it works
It scavenges free radicals in the oil phase, protecting the product's lipids and preserving stability rather than acting on the skin itself.
What it does
Antioxidant
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.