Ingredients / Sodium Sulfite

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.

See all 296 products with Sodium Sulfite

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

europepmc.org www.cir-safety.org

Products with Sodium Sulfite

COSRX The Vitamin C 23 Serum
COSRX
The Vitamin C 23 Serum
Serum
COSRX The Retinol 0.1 Cream
COSRX
The Retinol 0.1 Cream
Facial Treatment
COSRX The Vitamin C 13 Serum
COSRX
The Vitamin C 13 Serum
Serum
Senka Perfect Whip Collagen Cleanser
Senka
Perfect Whip Collagen Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Origins GinZingâ„¢ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff
Origins
GinZingâ„¢ Refreshing Eye Cream to Brighten and Depuff
Eye Moisturizer
Bubble Fade Away Acne Spot Treatment
Bubble
Fade Away Acne Spot Treatment
Facial Treatment
Clinique Even Better Clinicalâ„¢ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter
Clinique
Even Better Clinicalâ„¢ Radical Dark Spot Corrector + Interrupter
Serum
The Raw Arbutin 2% Serum
The Raw
Arbutin 2% Serum
Serum
Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens and Coconut Water
Mario Badescu
Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens and Coconut Water
Facial Treatment
Murad Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Murad
Rapid Dark Spot Correcting Serum
Serum
Origins Ginzing Brightening Eye Cream Warm
Origins
Ginzing Brightening Eye Cream
Eye Moisturizer
Tula Skincare Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum
Tula Skincare
Brightening Treatment Drops Triple Vitamin C Serum
Serum
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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