Functional / Support

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Often labeled as: Mild Preservative
"The antimicrobial salt for sensitive formulas."
๐Ÿฅ Overall Safety: Safe
๐Ÿคฐ Pregnancy: Safe
๐Ÿ”ฅ Irritation Risk: 0 / 5
๐Ÿ•ณ๏ธ Pore-Clogging: 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

The sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid. It is a highly effective antimicrobial and antifungal agent used to preserve cosmetics, often serving as a gentler alternative to parabens.

๐Ÿ’– Why Your Skin Loves It

Protects the formula from contamination with a very low risk of irritation.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Widely accepted in clean beauty standards.

๐Ÿงช The Mixology Guide

Skincare is chemistry. Here is how Sodium Dehydroacetate 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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