Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Gluconate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating, skin conditioning 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). PubMed carries 226 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM GLUCONATE
FunctionCHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number527-07-1 / 14906-97-9
EC number208-407-7 / 238-976-7
Prevalence1,331 products (1.43% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies226 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches1,900

Used in

Serums 19.9%Face Cleansers 10.4%Shampoos 8.1%Body Washes 7.6%General Moisturizers 6.8%Toners 6.5%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Gluconate do in skincare?
Sodium Gluconate functions as a chelating, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Gluconate 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 Gluconate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (19.9% of its uses).

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