Sodium Cholate
A bile salt. It helps form liposomes and keep actives in a stable delivery system. Well tolerated at cosmetic levels.
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 Cholate is the sodium salt of cholic acid, a bile acid. INCI: Sodium Cholate. In cosmetics it is a biosurfactant: a mild cleansing and emulsifying agent that helps dissolve and stabilize oils and lipid structures in the water phase. It is used in cleansers, micellar formulas, and delivery systems that need to gather lipids into a stable dispersion. The molecule is amphiphilic like ordinary surfactants but milder than many synthetic ones. Pregnancy safety. In rinse-off and low-dose products, skin absorption is low and there is no evidence of harm with topical use. It can be used during pregnancy and lactation. Tolerance. Irritation and allergen potential are low at usual concentrations. The component has no active cosmetic effects of its own; it is a functional surfactant and emulsifier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Cholate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Cholate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Cholate for?
Sodium Cholate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sodium Cholate and what does it do in cosmetics?
A bile salt.
What's the INCI name for Sodium Cholate?
The INCI name is Sodium Cholate. It may also appear as: Cholate.
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