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Sodium Hydroxide

An ingredient that is able to bring the pH of a product up, thereby making it less harsh on the skin.

Functions
Denaturant,
Denaturant
Denaturant – turns alcohol undrinkable.
Denaturant,
Denaturant
Denaturant – turns alcohol undrinkable.
pH Adjuster
pH Adjuster
pH adjuster – alters the pH level of a formula.
pH Adjuster
pH Adjuster
pH adjuster – alters the pH level of a formula.
Origin
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Synthetic
Synthetic
All kinds of ingredients formulated or produced by a chemical process, or those that have a chemical modification in their structure.
Sodium Hydroxide

Overview

Sodium hydroxide brings the pH of products up, making them more basic. You may see it with Carbomer or other thickeners that require neutralization, or to balance out acids and prevent them from being too harsh on the skin. It is also commonly used in soapmaking.

Products with Sodium Hydroxide

Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-In-1 Foundation SPF 20
CoverGirl
3.9
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Outlast Stay Fabulous 3-In-1 Foundation SPF 20
Clear Skin Body Spray
Glo Skin Beauty
0.0
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Clear Skin Body Spray
Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Neutrogena
5.1
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Hydro Boost City Shield Water Gel Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 25
Coconut Body Scrub
The Body Shop
Coconut Body Scrub
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