🎯 At a Glance
🔬 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.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Protects the formula from contamination with a very low risk of irritation.
💡 Pro Tip
Widely accepted in clean beauty standards.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is highly toxic.
The Science
It is exceptionally safe and widely used even in food preservation.
