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Antioxidants in Cosmetics

Antioxidants in cosmetic formulations perform two related functions: product stabilisation (preventing rancidity and color change in oils and actives) and skin protection (neutralising free radicals generated by UV exposure and environmental stressors). The class includes tocopherols (vitamin E), ascorbic acid and its derivatives (vitamin C), retinoids (vitamin A derivatives), coenzyme Q10, resveratrol, polyphenols, and BHT/BHA as synthetic stabilisers. Regulatory status varies widely: most natural antioxidants are permitted without restriction, while BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) carries CLP carcinogenicity Category 2 classification and is scrutinised under EU Annex III. This hub lists antioxidant ingredients with their NOAEL values, SCCS opinions, and cross-jurisdictional regulatory references.

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Skin Conditioning Ingredients Humectants in Cosmetics Emollient Ingredients in Cosmetics Antioxidants in Cosmetics Surfactants in Cosmetics Emulsifiers in Cosmetics Fragrance Ingredients in Cosmetics Cosmetic Colorants Cosmetic Preservatives UV Filters & Sunscreen Ingredients Hair Conditioning Ingredients Rheology Modifiers & Thickeners Active Cosmetic Ingredients Plant Extracts & Botanical Ingredients
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Cosmetic Ingredients Flagged as Endocrine Disruptors Cosmetic Ingredients Listed Under California Proposition 65 Cosmetic Ingredients with SCCS Safety Opinions Cosmetic Ingredients with CIR Expert Panel Conclusions Cosmetic Ingredients with GHS Hazard Classification Cosmetic Ingredients with NOAEL Toxicological Data Cosmetic Ingredients Banned or Restricted Globally Cosmetic Ingredients with Sensitization Data Cosmetic Ingredients with Dermal Absorption Data Cosmetic Ingredients Restricted Under EU Regulation 1223/2009
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