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Sodium Carbonate
Alkaline salt for pH regulation, buffering, and the operation of powdered or cleansing cosmetic formulas.
alkaline saltpHpowdered formulas
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium salt of carbonic acid. Used as a pH adjuster, buffer, component of powdered mixtures, and auxiliary component in cleansing systems.
Found in bath products, powdered cleansing, some cleansing or effervescent formulas, body care products, and specialty products.
Key Benefits
Raises pH.
Helps make the formula more alkaline where technologically needed.
Works in powders.
Can be part of dry or effervescent systems.
Aids cleansing.
In cleansing systems, it can support the action of surfactants or change the cleansing feel.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Final pH is critical.
Sodium Carbonate can be irritating in poorly balanced leave-on formulas. In rinse-off and bath products, the risk depends on concentration and dilution.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Carbonate do for skin?
Found in bath products, powdered cleansing, some cleansing or effervescent formulas, body care products, and specialty products.
Who should use Sodium Carbonate?
Sodium Carbonate is suitable for: bath care, powdered cleansing, cleansing formulas, effervescent products.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Carbonate?
Sodium Carbonate can be irritating in poorly balanced leave-on formulas. In rinse-off and bath products, the risk depends on concentration and dilution.
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