Sodium Metabisulfite
Sodium Metabisulfite is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, preservative agent. It is used in 373 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 79 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM METABISULFITE |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, PRESERVATIVE, REDUCING |
| CAS number | 7681-57-4 / 7757-74-6 |
| EC number | 231-673-0 / - |
| Prevalence | 373 products (0.4% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 79 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
Used in
Serums 22.8%Tanning 16.4%Facial Treatments 7.8%Face Cleansers 7.2%Toners 5.6%General Moisturizers 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Metabisulfite do in skincare?
- Sodium Metabisulfite functions as an antioxidant, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Sodium Metabisulfite?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.8% of its uses).
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