Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

Origin: Synthetic.

Risks to the environment : Potential aquatic ecotoxicity, bioaccumulative and persistent substance.

INCI name: Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA).

Where to find it / them? : Face creams, eyeshadows, lipsticks, serums, face masks, hair dyes, mascaras, sun creams, conditioners, anti-dark circles, face serums, hair serums, make-up removers, hand creams, illuminators.

Function: Antioxidant, masking agent.

Risks to health: Proven endocrine disruptor, proven allergen, potential carcinogen, suspected reprotoxic, proven irritant.

More information : Also used as a food additive (E320).

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Not regulated.