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Sodium Borate

Origin:
Synthetic.
Risks to the environment :
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INCI name:
Sodium Borate.
Where to find it / them? :
Eye creams, hair creams, face cleansers, hair lotions, eyelash & eyebrow serums, bath oils, soaps, styling gels/lotions, hair serums, foot creams, scrubs, conditioners, hand creams.
Function:
pH regulator, emulsifier.
Risks to health:
Suspected reprotoxicant, potential skin irritant.
More information :
Also used as a food additive (E284). Classified CMR (carcinogenic, mutagenic, reprotoxic).
Concentration allowed by European regulations :