Sodium Bicarbonate
Sodium Bicarbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, buffering agent. It is used in 379 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 611 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM BICARBONATE |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BUFFERING, DEODORANT, ORAL CARE |
| CAS number | 144-55-8 |
| EC number | 205-633-8 |
| Prevalence | 379 products (0.41% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 611 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 110,000 |
Used in
Other Bath & Body 20.6%Deodorant 15.6%Face Cleansers 13.2%Exfoliators 9.2%Body Washes 6.1%Dry Shampoos 5.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Bicarbonate do in skincare?
- Sodium Bicarbonate functions as an abrasive, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Bicarbonate 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 Bicarbonate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially other bath & body (20.6% of its uses).
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