SODIUM TRIMETAPHOSPHATE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Sodium trimetaphosphate is primarily used as a chelating agent in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize formulas by binding to heavy metals that could alter the product.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, sodium trimetaphosphate is synthetic and suitable for vegan products.

✨ Good to know: This ingredient is well tolerated by most skin types and has a low potential for irritation. It is often used in combination with other agents to improve the overall stability of formulations.

Found in: Primarily used in toothpaste, but can also be found in some skin care products such as lotions and creams for its ability to stabilize the formulation.