Sodium Bisulfite

Sodium Bisulfite is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, hair waving or straightening agent. It is used in 70 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 42 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM BISULFITE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING
CAS number7631-90-5
EC number231-548-0
Prevalence70 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies42 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches3,600

Used in

Serums 30%Gel, Pomade & Wax 8.6%Exfoliators 7.1%Tanning 7.1%Toners 7.1%Setting Spray & Powders 5.7%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Bisulfite do in skincare?
Sodium Bisulfite functions as an antioxidant, hair waving or straightening agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Bisulfite?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (30% of its uses).

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