Explained
Sodium Citrate is the sodium salts of citric acid. In skincare, it is used to alter pH levels and acts as a preservative.
Sodium Citrate helps maintain the pH of a product. Normal pH level of skin is slightly acidic (~4.75-5.5). The acidity of our skin is maintained by our glands and skin biome. Being slightly acidic allows our skin to create an "acid mantle". This acid mantle is a thin barrier that protects our skin from bacteria and contaminants.
Sodium Citrate is a chelating agent. It neutralizes metal ions from water and prevents them from binding to other ingredients. This ensures the other ingredients will not be altered.
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People also dislike: Citric Acid, Sodium Chloride, Cetearyl Alcohol
Sodium Citrate is a somewhat common cosmetic ingredient, with about 6.9% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Sodium Citrate is most often found as ingredient number 21 within an ingredient list.
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References
Products with Sodium Citrate
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37816
- INCI Name: SODIUM CITRATE
- INN Name: sodium citrate
- EC #: Â 200-675-3
- Ph. Eur. Name: natrii citras
- All Functions: Buffering, Chelating, Masking
