Functional / Support

BHT

Often labeled as: Butylated Hydroxytoluene
"The synthetic antioxidant that stops products from spoiling."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 1 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A stabilizer used in small amounts to prevent oils and fats in a cosmetic formula from oxidizing and going rancid.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Maintains the shelf life and efficacy of active formulas.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Usually used in tiny fractions of a percent (0.01%).

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how BHT interacts with other active ingredients on your shelf.

โœ… Best Friends (Synergy)
No documented synergies yet.
โš ๏ธ Arch Enemies (Conflict)
Plays well with most ingredients.

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