🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A stabilizer used in small amounts to prevent oils and fats in a cosmetic formula from oxidizing and going rancid.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Maintains the shelf life and efficacy of active formulas.
💡 Pro Tip
Usually used in tiny fractions of a percent (0.01%).
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is a dangerous endocrine disruptor.
The Science
In the microscopic doses used in skincare, it does not penetrate deep enough to cause systemic issues.