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Sodium Phytate

A plant-derived chelator that helps the formula remain more stable in the presence of metals in water or raw materials. Sodium Phytate is often added to creams, toners, serums, and cleansers as a milder alternative to classic chelating agents.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Sodium Phytate is a salt of phytic acid obtained from plant sources. In cosmetics, it binds metal ions that can accelerate oxidation, alter color, scent, or stability of the product.

Creams, serums, toners, cleansing agents, naturally-oriented formulas, products with antioxidants or sensitive actives.

Key Benefits

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Supports stability

Helps reduce the undesirable impact of metal traces on the formula.

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Works as a mild chelator

Can replace or complement other chelating agents in delicate formulas.

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Protects the sensory properties of the product

Indirectly helps maintain color, scent, and texture during use.

Suitable for

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Main Actions

✓ chelating✓ stabilization✓ oxidation support✓ formula protection

Not active for the skin in the usual sense

Sodium Phytate works primarily within the formula, rather than as a noticeable care active. Its role is to help the product be more stable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sodium Phytate do for skin?

Creams, serums, toners, cleansing agents, naturally-oriented formulas, products with antioxidants or sensitive actives.

Who should use Sodium Phytate?

Sodium Phytate is suitable for: toners, serums, natural formulas, cleansing.

Are there any warnings about Sodium Phytate?

Sodium Phytate works primarily within the formula, rather than as a noticeable care active. Its role is to help the product be more stable.

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