You should know
What it is
Explained
This BHA stands for butylated hydroxyanisole. If you are looking for the beta-hydroxy acid, aka as Salicylic Acid, click here.
In cosmetics, butylated hydroxyanisole is used as a perservative. It also has antioxidant properties. The concentrations usually used in skincare are low and do not penetrate through skin.
However, it is considered a carcinogen when ingested.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole is a synthetic and waxy petrochemical. It is used as a preservative in foods and cosmetics.
People also like: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid
People also dislike: Niacinamide, Hyaluronic Acid, Salicylic Acid
Also known as: Butylated Hydroxyanisole
BHA is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.8% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
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Where it's used
BHA is most often found as ingredient number 25 within an ingredient list.
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References
Products with BHA
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 32184
- INCI Name: BHA
- INN Name: butylated hydroxyanisole
- EC #: Â 246-563-8
- All Functions: Antioxidant, Masking
