What Is Sodium Butyroyl/Formoyl Hyaluronate?
Sodium Butyroyl/Formoyl Hyaluronate is the sodium salt of the product obtained by the esterification of butyric and formic acids with Hyaluronic Acid.
Its declared cosmetic function is humectant.
Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.
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