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Sodium Metabisulfite
A strong antioxidant and restorative auxiliary component for stabilizing formulas. Sodium Metabisulfite helps reduce oxidation, but may be undesirable for people with sulfite sensitivity.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium Metabisulfite - inorganic sulfite salt. In cosmetics, it is used as an antioxidant/reducing agent, especially when the formula contains components prone to oxidation or color change.
Hair color products, hair care, some active formulas, technical stabilizing systems, and products with oxidizable components.
Key Benefits
Reduces oxidation
Helps protect sensitive ingredients from unwanted reactions with oxygen.
Supports the color of the formula
Can help avoid darkening or color change of the product.
Works as a technical stabilizer
Usually added for product quality, rather than for direct action on the skin.
Suitable for
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An important nuance for those sensitive to sulfites
Sodium Metabisulfite can be problematic for people with sulfite sensitivity. In leave-on care for reactive skin, one should consider their own tolerance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Metabisulfite do for skin?
Hair color products, hair care, some active formulas, technical stabilizing systems, and products with oxidizable components.
Who should use Sodium Metabisulfite?
Sodium Metabisulfite is suitable for: hair care, hair dyes, technical formulas.
Are there any warnings about Sodium Metabisulfite?
Sodium Metabisulfite can be problematic for people with sulfite sensitivity. In leave-on care for reactive skin, one should consider their own tolerance.
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