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Sodium Phosphate
General term for sodium phosphate salts used as pH buffers and stabilizers. Sodium Phosphate helps the formula maintain the desired pH and support the activity of actives or preservatives.
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✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Sodium Phosphate - INCI/label term for sodium phosphate salts. In cosmetics, it works as a pH adjuster, buffer, or stabilizer depending on the salt form and formula system.
Toners, serums, creams, cleansers, enzyme products, products with actives, and aqueous formulas.
Key Benefits
Supports the pH of the formula.
Helps the product stay within the planned acid-base range.
Stabilizes the system.
Correct pH is important for texture, preservatives, and some actives.
Works technically.
Usually present in small amounts as an auxiliary component.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Evaluate as a support component.
Sodium Phosphate is not an active for the skin. Its role is to help the formula have the correct pH and stability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Sodium Phosphate do for skin?
Toners, serums, creams, cleansers, enzyme products, products with actives, and aqueous formulas.
Who should use Sodium Phosphate?
Sodium Phosphate is suitable for: Aqueous formulas., Serums., Toners., Cleansers..
Are there any warnings about Sodium Phosphate?
Sodium Phosphate is not an active for the skin. Its role is to help the formula have the correct pH and stability.
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