Hydroxyacetophenone

Preservative

Hydroxyacetophenone at a Glance

  • A naturally derived preservative-boosting ingredient
  • Helps protect a formula from microbial growth
  • Often paired with 1,2-Hexanediol in gentler preservation systems

What Is Hydroxyacetophenone?

Hydroxyacetophenone is a naturally derived ingredient used to help preserve a formula, often chosen as part of a gentler, more modern approach to preservation.

It's part of the preservation system in ASI's Liquid Mineral Foundation and Mineral BB Cream.

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