Sodium Heparin

Sodium Heparin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 9 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM HEPARIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number9041-08-1
Prevalence9 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches480

Used in

General Moisturizers 22.2%Ampoules 11.1%Body Treatments 11.1%Exfoliators 11.1%Facial Treatments 11.1%Makeup Removers 11.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Heparin do in skincare?
Sodium Heparin functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Heparin 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 Heparin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (22.2% of its uses).

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