Sodium Anisate

Sodium Anisate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, fragrance agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM ANISATE
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, FLAVOURING, PH ADJUSTERS
CAS number536-45-8
EC number208-634-1
Prevalence509 products (0.55% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches110

Used in

Serums 21.4%Face Cleansers 11.8%General Moisturizers 10.4%Toners 7.3%Shampoos 5.1%Facial Treatments 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Anisate do in skincare?
Sodium Anisate functions as an antimicrobial, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Anisate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Anisate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (21.4% of its uses).

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