A preservative that is especially effective at preventing fungus and mold growth. It is normally combined with a strong bactericidal preservative in order to achieve broad-spectrum protection. Sodium metabisulfite is also used as an antioxidant.
Antioxidant
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Antioxidant
Antioxidants reduce the oxidative stress caused by free radicals and prevent accelerated skin aging.
Other functions
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Preservative,
Preservative
Preservatives prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi in a product.
Reducing
Reducing
Reducing – reduces substances by donating electrons.
Reducing
Reducing
Reducing – reduces substances by donating electrons.
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.
Overview
Sodium metabisulfite is a multifunctional, chemically inorganic ingredient that is supplied as a white powder.
This ingredient can serve as a preservative, as it is especially effective at preventing fungus and mold growth. Because of its limited preserving ability, it is normally combined with a strong bactericidal preservative to achieve broad spectrum protection.
Sodium metabisulfite is also an antioxidant, which means it protects sensitive ingredients from degradation as a result of free radicals created by ultraviolet light. Additionally, this ingredient is useful as a reducing agent, which is commonly seen in permanent hair processes.
