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 name | SODIUM BISULFITE |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING |
| CAS number | 7631-90-5 |
| EC number | 231-548-0 |
| Prevalence | 70 products (0.08% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 42 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 3,600 |
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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