🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
A mild, widely used preservative that is highly effective against mold and yeast (though weak against bacteria).
💖 Why your skin loves it
Keeps your products safe from gross fungal growth.
💡 Pro Tip
Often paired with Sodium Benzoate to provide broad-spectrum protection.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It causes skin allergies for everyone.
The Science
While contact dermatitis is possible, it is extremely rare at cosmetic concentrations (under 0.5%).