Ingredients

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4 ingredients · Antioxidant or stabiliser

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Antioxidant or stabiliser Avoid

BHA

A synthetic antioxidant listed as a possible carcinogen and under EU review as a possible endocrine disruptor.

Hormone concern

Also written Butylated Hydroxyanisole

Antioxidant or stabiliser Caution

BHT

A synthetic antioxidant used in tiny amounts to keep oils fresh. Often listed next to BHA as a possible hormone disruptor; EU safety scientists reviewed it and allow it with strict limits.

Hormone concern

Also written Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant or stabiliser Good

Tocopherol

Vitamin E. An antioxidant that protects skin and keeps oils in the formula from going rancid.

Also written D-Alpha Tocopherol, Mixed Tocopherols, Vitamin E

Antioxidant or stabiliser Good

Tocopheryl Acetate

A stable form of vitamin E. It keeps the formula fresh and conditions skin. Very well tolerated.

Also written Vitamin E Acetate