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Optical Brighteners

Optical brighteners are compounds that absorb ultraviolet light and re-emit it as visible blue light. This blue light counteracts yellow tones, making surfaces appear whiter and brighter to the eye. They do not remove stains or whiten in a chemical sense, but rather create an optical illusion.

NoneCosmetic additiveVeganEvidence: High
BenefitNone 0 / 4
RiskVery low 0 / 4

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