You should know
Explained
Sodium Sulfite is a preservative. Preservatives help prevent mold and bacteria from growing in cosmetics.
This ingredient has been shown to break the bonds in hair, acting as a natural straightener.
It is commonly used in food. It should be noted sodium sulfite degrades both vitamins B1 and E.
Fun fact: Sulfites are naturally occuring in wine.
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Sodium Sulfite is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.3% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Sodium Sulfite is most often found as ingredient number 28 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Sodium Sulfite the most:
References
Products with Sodium Sulfite
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38095
- INCI Name: SODIUM SULFITE
- EC #: Â 231-821-4
- Ph. Eur. Name: natrii sulfis
- All Functions: Hair Waving Or Straightening, Preservative
