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Identity Profile: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA)

INCI name: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA).

Function: Antioxidant, masking agent.

Origin: Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by European regulations : Unregulated.

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

Risks to health: Confirmed endocrine disruptor, proven allergen, potential carcinogen, suspected reproductive toxicant, established irritant.

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

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

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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…