Sodium Hydroxide

Lye

ph adjusterCAS: 1310-73-2

Strong base (lye) used as pH adjuster. Caustic in pure form but safe at trace amounts used in cosmetics. Fully reacts with acids in formulation.

Safety Ratings

Safety4/5
Comedogenic0/5
Irritancy1/5
EWG Score3/10

Skin Type Compatibility

oily
4/5
dry
4/5
sensitive
4/5
combination
4/5
normal
4/5

Functions

pH adjusterdenaturant

Products Containing This Ingredient

Hydro Boost Aqua-GelNeutrogena
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Hydro Energetic Soin Hydratant Anti-Fatigue 24HL'Oréal
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Contour Yeux Et Lèvres Anti-âge Précieux ArganSo Bio Etic
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Stop Rides Soin Hydratant Anti-rides d'expression BosweloxL'Oréal
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Baume apaisant, Après rasage + Soin visage, 2 en 1Mennen
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Ultra Facial CreamL'Oréal
#26Amazon
Nivea SoftNivea
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Age Perfect Soin Ré-hydratant JourL'Oréal
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Hydra Aloe Vera Crème riche hydratanteLéa Nature
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Soin hydratantBiocura
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Q10 plus C Anti-rides + EnergieNivea
#25Amazon
hyalluron Filler + 3x effectEucerin
#22Amazon
Pure calmille depuis 1964 sinceYves Rocher
#32Amazon
Baume energisant 2 en 1MENNEN
#12Amazon
Sun face creamACO
#21Amazon
Crème de jour anti-rides Q10Cien
#21Amazon
Active Energy Hydro GesichtsgelNivea
#11Amazon
Miracle Wake Up Crème Anti-Âge défatigantL'Oréal
#37Amazon
daily moisturizer with salicylic acidAveeno
#20Amazon
Hello Mirror guess my ageHema
#45Amazon

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