As demand for gentle skin care grows due to atopic dermatitis concerns, we spotlight the preservative hydroxyacetophenone, which can be used in various personal care products. Personal Care Insights talks to Sino-High’s Business Development assistant manager, Boya Wu, to learn more about the sustainable ingredient.We previously reported on a shift in the cosmetics industry, with conventional preservatives being replaced with multifunctional antimicrobial ingredients for infant and sensitive skin products. The research warned preservatives are the “most prevalent contact allergens in cosmetics for babies and children.” Alternatives like ethylhexylglycerin, caprylyl glycol and p-anisic acid are becoming more prevalent, especially in products for sensitive skin.
