Sodium Glycolate

Sodium Glycolate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 69 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM GLYCOLATE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number2836-32-0
EC number220-624-9
Prevalence69 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches90

Used in

Face Cleansers 37.7%Shampoos 11.6%Serums 10.1%Body Washes 7.2%Makeup Removers 5.8%Mousse & Foam 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Glycolate do in skincare?
Sodium Glycolate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Glycolate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (37.7% of its uses).

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