Bht
Bht is an antioxidant and masking ingredient. It’s in 612 products on Poliage, most often deodorant, lip and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Butylated hydroxytoluene. A synthetic antioxidant that slows oil spoilage.
What it does
Contains Bht: antioxidant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Bht: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32185, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as butylated hydroxytoluene and butylhydroxytoluenum.
Products that contain Bht
Henkel
Vitalizing aqua
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
St. Ives
Vitamin E and Avocado Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Volume Captivant
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Wahre Schätze
Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
walmart soap 3n1
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Watermelon Lip Care
Lip · Lists coconut derivatives
Old Spice
Wolfthorn
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Kristin Ess
Working Texture Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
wow bust
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones
Yardley London
Yardley Clear Gel Bat Gardenia and waterlily
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
yves
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Yves Rocher
Yves Rocher SO Elixir Purple Body Lotion
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
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