Sodium Acetate
Sodium salt of acetic acid – a pH regulator and buffer. Pregnancy-safe.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sodium acetate is the sodium salt of acetic acid. INCI: Sodium Acetate. In cosmetics it works as a pH buffer in formulas with AHAs or other actives requiring stable pH. Use levels run from 0.1 to 2%. Pregnancy-safe.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Acetate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Acetate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Acetate for?
Sodium Acetate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sodium Acetate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Sodium salt of acetic acid – a pH regulator and buffer.
Is Sodium Acetate comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Sodium Acetate?
The INCI name is Sodium Acetate. It may also appear as: Sodium Acetat.
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