Identity Profile: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

INCI name: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA).

Function: Antioxidant, masking agent.

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation: Unregulated.

Where to find it / Where they are found?: Face creams, eyeshadows, lipsticks, serums, face masks, hair dyes, mascaras, sun creams, conditioners, concealers, face serums, hair serums, makeup removers, hand creams, highlighters.

Health risks: Confirmed endocrine disruptor, proven allergen, potential carcinogen, suspected reproductive toxicant, established irritant.

Environmental risks: Potential aquatic ecotoxicity, bioaccumulative and persistent substance.

Alternative :

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

Hydroxyanisole butylé (BHA).

Why doesn't Typology use BHT and BHA antioxidants?

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BHA (ButylHydroxyAnisole) and BHT (ButylHydroxyToluene) are synthetic ingredients used both in food as additives, and in cosmetics as antioxidants. Suspected to be endocrine disruptors and carcinogens, they are also irritants and can cause allergies. For all these reasons, they are particularly criticised today. What is their regulation? What substitutes do we use at Typology? Discover some elements of response here.

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