EDTA

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: EDTA, or ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, is a chelating agent in cosmetic products. It is used to stabilize and preserve the formulation by neutralizing metal ions that could otherwise compromise the product's effectiveness.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: Generally considered safe when used at concentrations recommended in cosmetic products.

✨ Vegan: Yes, EDTA is generally produced synthetically and is therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Note: Although EDTA is considered non-irritating, some people may experience sensitivity if used in high concentrations. In addition, it is not readily biodegradable and its environmental impact is a cause for concern.

Found in: EDTA is widely used in creams, lotions, facial cleansers, and shampoos.