Ingredient

p-anisic acid

Low risk

FunctionPreservative booster

What it is — p-Anisic Acid (INCI: Anisic Acid) is a naturally derived aromatic acid, often obtained from sources such as anise. In cosmetics it is used mainly as a mild preservative booster.

What it does — It helps support a formula's freshness and works alongside the main preservative system to keep water-containing products stable over their shelf life.

Typical use — It appears at low levels in toners, serums, creams and cleansers, usually paired with other preservatives.

Who it suits / good to know — Preservation is essential for product safety. It is a background stabiliser rather than an active applied for a skin benefit, and is generally well tolerated at use levels.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk: a gentle preservative aid, generally non-irritating at use levels (EWG 1). This reflects the ingredient in general and is not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is easily irritated.

Why we grade it Low: Gentle preservative aid, generally non-irritating at use levels (EWG 1).
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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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