Ingredient
SODIUM 3-HYDROXYBUTYRATE
Substance information
"Sodium..." refers to a sodium salt. "Hydroxy..." generally refers to a hydroxy (hydroxyl) group -OH; the functional group of alcohols. Butyrates are salts or esters of the butanoic (butyric) acid.
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTI-SEBUM
Inhibits sebum production
PLASTICISER
Makes brittle materials soft or smooth
SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT
Preserves skin moisture
SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
Maintains the skin in good condition
Origin
synthetic
Belongs to the following substance groups
Regulating cosmetics
Cosmetics Ingredients are subject to regulation. Please note, different regulations may apply to cosmetic ingredients outside the EU.