Sodium Pyruvate

Sodium Pyruvate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM PYRUVATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number113-24-6
EC number204-024-4
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches720

Used in

Body Washes 29.4%Body Lotions 23.5%Body Treatments 23.5%Body Oils 5.9%Essences 5.9%Lip Moisturizers 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Pyruvate do in skincare?
Sodium Pyruvate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Pyruvate 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 Pyruvate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (29.4% of its uses).

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