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Sodium Dehydroacetate
A mild preservative used to protect cosmetic formulas from mold and yeast contamination, often as part of a paraben-free preservation system.
preservativeantimicrobial
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium Dehydroacetate is the sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid, used as a preservative particularly effective against fungal and yeast contamination, often included in paraben-free formulas.
Used in creams, lotions, and natural-positioned formulas as part of a preservation system to extend safe shelf life.
Key Benefits
Antifungal protection
Particularly effective at preventing mold and yeast growth.
Paraben-free alternative
Commonly used in formulas marketed as paraben-free.
Suitable for
Main Actions
When it may be insufficient
It is often used alongside other preservatives for broader antimicrobial coverage, since it is more targeted toward fungal contamination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Dehydroacetate do for skin?
Used in creams, lotions, and natural-positioned formulas as part of a preservation system to extend safe shelf life.
Who should use Sodium Dehydroacetate?
Sodium Dehydroacetate is suitable for: most skin types — a formulation safety ingredient.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Dehydroacetate?
It is often used alongside other preservatives for broader antimicrobial coverage, since it is more targeted toward fungal contamination.
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