₹100.00–₹1,500.00Price range: ₹100.00 through ₹1,500.00
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is used in cosmetics as a antioxidant to prevent rancidity and colour/odour changes in oils and finished products, and is generally considered safe at very low levels (typically up to 0.5% in most leave‑on products)
What BHT Does In Formulations
Acts as a potent, oil‑soluble antioxidant that prevents auto‑oxidation of lipids, fragrances and some actives, extending shelf life and maintaining product performance.
Helps keep colour, odour and texture stable during storage and at elevated processing temperatures, where natural antioxidants like tocopherol may be less robust.
Typical Use Levels & Product Types
Common use concentration in cosmetics ranges from about 0.0002% to 0.5%, with many skincare formulas sitting around 0.01–0.1% depending on oil load and instability risk.
Widely used in:
Emulsions with oils, butters or plant extracts (creams, lotions, sunscreens).
Anhydrous/oily systems (lipsticks, balms, oil serums, some hair oils).
Certain raw materials (fragrance oils, some esters, plant extracts) where it is added upstream to protect the ingredient itself.
BHT – Butylated hydroxytoluene
₹100.00 – ₹1,500.00Price range: ₹100.00 through ₹1,500.00
BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) is used in cosmetics as a antioxidant to prevent rancidity and colour/odour changes in oils and finished products, and is generally considered safe at very low levels (typically up to 0.5% in most leave‑on products)
What BHT Does In Formulations
Acts as a potent, oil‑soluble antioxidant that prevents auto‑oxidation of lipids, fragrances and some actives, extending shelf life and maintaining product performance.
Helps keep colour, odour and texture stable during storage and at elevated processing temperatures, where natural antioxidants like tocopherol may be less robust.
Typical Use Levels & Product Types
Common use concentration in cosmetics ranges from about 0.0002% to 0.5%, with many skincare formulas sitting around 0.01–0.1% depending on oil load and instability risk.
Widely used in:
Emulsions with oils, butters or plant extracts (creams, lotions, sunscreens).
Anhydrous/oily systems (lipsticks, balms, oil serums, some hair oils).
Certain raw materials (fragrance oils, some esters, plant extracts) where it is added upstream to protect the ingredient itself.