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Borate

Rating: Worst
Categories: Preservative, pH Adjuster/Stabilizer, Irritant

Borate Description

Borate refers to a group of compounds used in cosmetics in small quantities primarily as pH adjusters (they have a pH of 9 to 11). In larger amounts, due to their high pH, they can be significant skin sensitizers. For more information, see our definition of borax.
See: borax
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