4-Hydroxyacetophenone
Preservative Booster, Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Preservative Booster, Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Purpose
Function
Preservative Booster, Antimicrobial, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL45 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Hydroxyacetophenone is a key component of scientifically validated preservative combinations that selectively inhibit pathogenic bacteria while preserving beneficial skin commensals, making it a strong candidate for microbiome-certified and sensitive skin formulations.
US Note
Permitted in OTC cosmetics; no specific FDA concentration limits; used as multifunctional preservative booster in hurdle technology systems; MoCRA 2026 compliance required
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.