🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
An amino acid derivative (usually from coconut oil) that acts as a chelating agent and a broad-spectrum preservative, particularly effective at a neutral pH.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Keeps formulas safe from yeast and mold without causing irritation.
💡 Pro Tip
The gold-standard preservative for clean, sensitive-skin focused brands.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is just a fancy acid exfoliant.
The Science
It is strictly a preservative and chelating agent; it does not peel the skin.
