Sodium Formate Genomsnittlig pH-balanserare-stabiliseringsmedel Inga kända fördelar Sodium Formate omedelbart A preservative that helps prolong a product’s shelf life Helps neutralize and bring balance to a skin care formulation’s pH Is the salt form of the preservative formic acid Used in cosmetics and hair care in concentrations of up to .34% Deemed safe in cosmetic and hair formulations by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel Sodium Formate beskrivning Sodium formate is the organic monosodium salt form of formic acid that works to help preserve skin care formulas, although it’s considered weak in that regard compared to pure formic acid. It also serves as a buffering agent, where it helps neutralize acids and brings balance to the pH of a formulation. Beyond its use in skin care and makeup, sodium formate is often also found in hair care formulations for the same benefit. In its raw material form, sodium formate is a water soluble white or colorless powder. The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has deemed the usage of sodium formate in cosmetic formulations safe in concentrations up to 0.34%.