Ingredient

Aminobutyric Acid

Low risk

FunctionSoothing

What it is — Aminobutyric Acid (INCI: Aminobutyric Acid), an amino-acid derivative commonly known as GABA.

What it does — It is commonly used as a soothing and conditioning agent, included to help skin and scalp feel calm and comfortable, and it is sometimes associated with a smoothing, relaxed-looking surface.

Typical use — Found in soothing serums, moisturizers and scalp products, usually as a supporting ingredient.

Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin, as a skin-identical-style amino-acid derivative.

Safety — Rated low risk and usually well tolerated. This is general information rather than medical advice; a patch test remains sensible for very reactive skin.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk — skin-identical amino acid derivative.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 1 DHALIORA product

Celleanser Derma Barrier P Cream Celleanser Derma Barrier P CreamScreening 9.8
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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