What is it?
Ingredient Detail
Product Name | Sodium benzoate |
INCI Name | Sodium Benzoate |
Category | Antioxidant & Preservative |
What is it? | Sodium Benzoate is a product widely used as a preservative in cosmetics. |
Product Origin? | Synthesis |
EWG Score | 3 |
Appearance | White powder |
Scent | Unscented |
Solubility | Water |
PH | |
Usage | preservative, preservative |
Usage Rate | Products applied directly to the skin are less than 0.5% Wash-off products such as shampoo can be used up to 2%. |
Detail | 1. It is a raw material used as a preservative in cosmetics. 2. It prevents or delays the proliferation of microorganisms to prevent product deterioration and rancidity. 3. It is said that it is possible to use up to 0.5% for skin application and up to 2% for washing products such as shampoo. 4. As the dangers of parabens and phenoxyethanol have emerged, they are being used as alternative ingredients. It seems to be safer than parabens, but it seems to be a controversial ingredient because side effects can occur when exposed for a long time. 5. Inhalation of the powder may cause irritation of the nose and throat |
Storage | Sealed and stored in a cool, dry place out of sunlight |
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