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Sodium Hydroxide

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SODIUM HYDROXIDE

Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base, used in small amounts to raise pH. In a carbomer dispersion it is also the neutraliser that turns the liquid into a gel. Sodium Hydroxide appears in 38 products, most often around number 15 on the ingredient list.

INCI name:
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
CAS number:
1310-73-2
Source:
PubChem

Functions

Products with this ingredient

Sodium Hydroxide appears on 38 product ingredient lists, most often around number 15; its highest position is number 3 of 13.

Product Brand Where it sits on the list
15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum The Inkey List 3 of 13
AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution The Ordinary 4 of 24
Azelaic Acid 10% + Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum Anua 4 of 35
On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) Neutrogena 5 of 9
C15 Brightening Super Booster Paula's Choice 7 of 17
SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant Paula's Choice 7 of 8
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum CeraVe 7 of 26
Daily Hydrating Lotion Cetaphil 9 of 16
Effaclar Ultra Concentrated Anti-Acne Serum La Roche-Posay 9 of 19
Alpha Arbutin 2% + HA The Ordinary 10 of 15
Beta Hydroxy Acid Serum The Inkey List 10 of 13
Positively Radiant Vitamin C Serum Aveeno 10 of 18
Salicylic Acid 2% Solution The Ordinary 11 of 12
Tranexamic Acid Night Treatment The Inkey List 11 of 23
Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser (Fragrance-Free) Neutrogena 13 of 17
Mela B3 Serum La Roche-Posay 13 of 32
CALM Rescue & Repair Weightless Moisturizer Paula's Choice 14 of 31
Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum CeraVe 14 of 24
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin Neutrogena 14 of 15
Daily Face Cleanser Foaming Gel Aveeno 15 of 15
Daily Moisturizing Face Cream for Dry Skin with Oat Aveeno 15 of 17
Daily Moisturizing Face Lotion for Dry Skin with Oat Aveeno 15 of 17
Oil-Free Acne Wash (Fragrance-Free) Neutrogena 15 of 15
Acne Control Cleanser CeraVe 17 of 27
Calm + Restore Triple Oat Serum Aveeno 18 of 19
Hyaluronic Acid Booster Paula's Choice 19 of 22
Hydro Boost Water Gel with Hyaluronic Acid Neutrogena 19 of 20
10% Niacinamide Booster Paula's Choice 20 of 27
Calm + Restore Oat Gel Moisturizer Aveeno 20 of 22
Moisturizing Cream Cetaphil 22 of 23
Bio-Active Ceramide Moisturizer The Inkey List 25 of 25
Eye Repair Cream CeraVe 25 of 41
Rapid Wrinkle Repair Regenerating Cream (Retinol + Hyaluronic Acid) Neutrogena 29 of 31
Deep Hydration Refreshing Eye Serum Cetaphil 30 of 35
RESIST Daily Smoothing Treatment with 5% AHA Paula's Choice 31 of 36
CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment Paula's Choice 37 of 53
Revitalizing Supreme+ Youth Power Soft Creme Estée Lauder 39 of 57
Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA The Ordinary 44 of 46

Common questions

What does Sodium Hydroxide do in skincare?
Sodium Hydroxide is a strong base, used in small amounts to raise pH. In a carbomer dispersion it is also the neutraliser that turns the liquid into a gel.
Where does Sodium Hydroxide sit in these formulas?
Sodium Hydroxide appears in 38 products; highest on the list is number 3 of 13, in 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum.
Which products contain Sodium Hydroxide?
Products that contain Sodium Hydroxide: 15% Vitamin C + EGF Serum, AHA 30% + BHA 2% Peeling Solution, Azelaic Acid 10% + Hyaluron Redness Soothing Serum, On the Spot Acne Treatment (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), C15 Brightening Super Booster, SKIN PERFECTING 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant. Plus 32 more.

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