Sodium Sulfite
Our database includes 203 products that contain Sodium Sulfite.
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.
You should know
Community Rating
Disliked
What it does
Preservative
Tending to preserve or capable of preserving.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.3%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 25%
References
Products with Sodium Sulfite
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38095
INCI Name
SODIUM SULFITE
EC #
 231-821-4
Ph. Eur. Name
natrii sulfis
All Functions
Hair Waving Or Straightening, Preservative
