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Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Explained

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate (long name, huh?) is a synthetic antioxidant.

It is used to help stabilize other antioxidants or prevent the color from changing in a product.

As an antioxidant, it helps fight free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules are capable of damaging our cells and other genetic material. Thus, antioxidants may reduce the signs of aging.

This ingredient is oil-soluble.

See all 4,834 products with Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

Users who like it
88%
Users who avoid it
12%

What it does

Antioxidant A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
5.7%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 58972
INCI Name PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE
EC #  229-722-6
All Functions Antioxidant