BHA
BHA is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, fragrance agent. It is used in 112 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 117 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | BHA |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 25013-16-5 |
| EC number | 246-563-8 |
| Prevalence | 112 products (0.12% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 117 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 27,100 |
Used in
Prescription 24.1%Serums 22.3%Facial Treatments 8%Sunscreens 6.3%Face Cleansers 4.5%General Moisturizers 3.6%
Frequently asked
- What does BHA do in skincare?
- BHA functions as an antioxidant, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is BHA allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain BHA?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially prescription (24.1% of its uses).
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