Antioxidant

Butylated Hydroxytoluenecarbomer

Butylated Hydroxytoluenecarbomer is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals and UV exposure.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Antioxidant; synthetic chain-breaking free radical scavenger (SET/HAT mechanism); product stabiliser against oxidative rancidity in lipid-containing formulations
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Butylated Hydroxytoluenecarbomer is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin from environmental damage caused by free radicals and UV exposure.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.