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Sodium Anisate
Sodium Anisate · P-Anisic Acid
A fennel-derived salt used as part of a gentle preservation system to limit microbial growth.
What it does
Sodium anisate, the salt of anisic acid (found in anise and fennel), is used with a glycol or other co-ingredient as part of a milder preservation system. It helps suppress the growth of bacteria, mold, and yeast to keep a product fresh. It is a freshness ingredient rather than a skin active.
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