Sodium Nitrate

Sodium Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an oral care, soothing agent. It is used in 34 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 31 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM NITRATE
FunctionORAL CARE, SOOTHING
CAS number7631-99-4
EC number231-554-3
Prevalence34 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies31 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches22,200

Used in

Serums 44.1%Sheet Masks 14.7%Exfoliators 5.9%Toners 5.9%Body Treatments 2.9%Eyebrows 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Nitrate do in skincare?
Sodium Nitrate functions as an oral care, soothing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Nitrate 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 Nitrate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (44.1% of its uses).

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