Solvent
SODIUM CYCLODEXTRIN BUTYLSULFONATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A sulfonated cyclodextrin used to solubilize and stabilize active ingredients. Cyclodextrins are large sugar-ring carriers, generally well-tolerated and not absorbed through intact skin.
Function
Skin benefits
- Solubilizer for actives
- Stabilizes formulas
- Cyclodextrin host molecule
- Reduces irritation by encapsulation
Known concerns
- Limited public cosmetic safety review
- Functions as carrier — depends on guest molecule
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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