Sodium Salicylate
Sodium Salicylate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a denaturant, preservative agent. It is used in 259 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 160 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM SALICYLATE |
| Function | DENATURANT, PRESERVATIVE |
| CAS number | 54-21-7 |
| EC number | 200-198-0 |
| Prevalence | 259 products (0.28% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 160 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Shampoos 40.2%Body Washes 10.4%Face Cleansers 9.7%Serums 6.9%Toners 5%Exfoliators 3.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Salicylate do in skincare?
- Sodium Salicylate functions as a denaturant, preservative agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Sodium Salicylate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (40.2% of its uses).
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