What it is: This ingredient helps to maintain and stabilize the pH of cosmetics.

Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below: Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.

Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines):

Safety in special situations:

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Environmental and Ecological Concerns:

Note:

• You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.
• Sodium Hydroxide is not considered to be ecotoxic, when used as per standard practice in cosmetic formulations

Attributes:

Not listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data

Note:

• Sodium Hydroxide is not listed as an ingredient to be avoided by persons with acne prone based on currently available data.
• Sodium Hydroxide is mostly suitable for sensitive skin

Conclusion
Sodium Hydroxide is safe as per the current practice of use.

References

1. https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2. https://european-union.europa.eu
3. https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
4. https://www.accessdata.fda.gov

Disclaimer: The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®’s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in