Sodium Succinate
Sodium Succinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM SUCCINATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 2922-54-5 |
| EC number | 220-871-2 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Day Moisturizers 25%Facial Treatments 25%Eyeliners 12.5%General Moisturizers 12.5%Hair Loss Treatments 12.5%Setting Spray & Powders 12.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Succinate do in skincare?
- Sodium Succinate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Succinate 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 Succinate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially day moisturizers (25% of its uses).
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