The Basics On Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
What is Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid?
Also known by the acronym HEPES, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid is a buffering ingredient.
What are other names for Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid?
1-PIPERAZINEETHANESULFONIC ACID, 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)-, 1PIPERAZINEETHANESULFONIC ACID, 4(2HYDROXYETHYL), 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)- 1-PIPERAZINEETHANESULFONIC ACID, 4-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)PIPERAZIN-1-YLETHANESULPHONIC ACID, and HYDROXYETHYLPIPERAZINE ETHANE SULFONIC ACID
What is Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid used for?
Also known by the acronym HEPES, hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid is a buffering ingredient typically used to establish a neutral pH in water-based solutions. There’s research indicating it can generate free radical damage in the presence of oxygen, which means it could be a problem when used in skincare products. Even though research on how this directly impacts skin hasn’t been done, it’s an ingredient we advise avoiding in cosmetic products. There are definitely other buffering agents that are less problematic and have had safe concentration protocols established.
How Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Avoid
Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid During Pregnancy
What we know about using Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
Lancer Skincare Caviar Lime Acid Peel with Glycolic Acid 10% + Phytic Acid 10% + Retinol, Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment, Paula’s Choice Hyaluronic Acid Booster; Fresh Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer, Farmacy HONEYMOON GLOW AHA Resurfacing Night Serum with Hydrating Honey + Gentle Flower Acids, The Ordinary Lactic Acid 10% + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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