Dehydroacetic Acid

A gentle-acting preservative.

What it does

Stops mold and bacteria from growing, so the product stays fresh longer.

Dermatologists have reported a few cases of skin allergy to it. The EU limits it to 0.6%.

Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Hand creams, Face creams

United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
EU and UK: Max 0.6% as a preservative. Not allowed in sprays. Source
Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

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