2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
2,5-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID
Gentisic Acid
Safety grade: A
Gentisic acid is a naturally occurring compound found in plants like gentian root and willow bark. It is a type of antioxidant that helps protect and soothe the skin.
It is used in cosmetic products to condition and soften the skin while providing antioxidant protection against environmental damage.
Graded using: COSING.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Skin Conditioning ingredients
- TOCOPHEROL — Grade A
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL — Grade A**
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- DIMETHICONE — Grade A
- TOCOPHERYL ACETATE — Grade A
- PANTHENOL — Grade A
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL — Grade A
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN — Grade A