Preservative ingredient
Tropolone
An organic antimicrobial compound used as a preservative or preservative booster in cosmetics, typically combined with phenoxyethanol for broad-spectrum protection.
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Benefits
- ✓Antimicrobial against bacteria and fungi
- ✓Antioxidant properties extend formula shelf life
- ✓Used to reduce reliance on parabens
Watch for
- ⚠Possible mild irritation in sensitive skin; usually used in combination with broader-spectrum preservatives
