naturally occurring amino acid derived from glycin
binomial name: sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
this gentle preservative is derived from the naturally occurring amino acid glycine.
benefit: sodium hydroxymethylglycinate is a versatile and natural alternative to parabens and can be found in skincare products, cosmetics, shampoos, conditioners and body sprays. it is a conditioning agent and it offers non-toxic, non-sensitizing and stable protection against bacteria.