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Sodium Dehydroacetate
Sodium Dehydroacetate
A salt of dehydroacetic acid used as a mild preservative, often with benzyl alcohol.
What it does
Sodium Dehydroacetate is the salt of dehydroacetic acid. It limits the growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, so it is used as a preservative, frequently paired with benzyl alcohol. It is a preservation ingredient rather than a skin active.
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