Sodium hexametaphosphate

Ingredient type:HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Sodium Hexametaphosphate is primarily used as a sequestering agent in cosmetic products. It helps neutralize metal ions that can adversely affect the stability and efficacy of formulations, thereby preventing premature degradation of products.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe in concentrations typically used in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Although well tolerated by most skin types, like any ingredient, it may cause irritation in particularly sensitive individuals. Used in skincare products, it also helps improve the overall texture of the formulation.

Found in: Frequently used in hair care products, shower gels, facial cleansers, and other formulas requiring stabilization against impurity deposits.

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