Sodium Hydroxide — Skincare Ingredient
Functional
Sodium Hydroxide
Adjusts formula pH only
Functional
Neutral
Functional ingredient, safe and well-tolerated.
✓ Pregnancy Safe
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-Free
✓ Reef-Safe
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What is Sodium Hydroxide?
pH adjuster — neutralizes acidic actives.
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What Sodium Hydroxide Does
- Adjusts formula pH only
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Skin Type Compatibility
How well Sodium Hydroxide works for each skin type:
Dry Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Oily Skin
Excellent (5/5)
Combination
Excellent (5/5)
Sensitive
Excellent (5/5)
Acne-Prone
Excellent (5/5)
Mature
Excellent (5/5)
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How to Use Sodium Hydroxide
Used in trace amounts (<0.1%). Pregnancy-safe.
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Sodium Hydroxide in Our Catalog
Found in
1 231
products containing Sodium Hydroxide — mostly in serum, moisturizer.
Top brands using it
- Neutrogena75
- La Roche-Posay50
- Eucerin26
- CeraVe26
- Paula's Choice25
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Browse Products with Sodium Hydroxide
Oribe
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner
Foxtale
Rapid Spot Reduction Drops
Environ Skin Care
Skin Essentia AVST Moisturiser 1
Teratu Beauty
Teratu Beauty Bye Dirt
Minimalist
AHA BHA 10%
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Cleanser
Oribe
Oribe Hair Alchemy Resilience Conditioner
EltaMD, Inc
AM Restore Moisturizer
Tropic Skincare
Smoothing Cleanser Complexion Purifier
Paula's Choice
Hyaluronic Acid Booster
Barefaced
Toning Pads II
Shani Darden
Cleansing Serum
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sodium Hydroxide?
pH adjuster — neutralizes acidic actives.
What does Sodium Hydroxide do for skin?
Adjusts formula pH only
Is Sodium Hydroxide safe during pregnancy?
Yes — Sodium Hydroxide is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
What skin types is Sodium Hydroxide good for?
Sodium Hydroxide works well for Inert.
How do I use Sodium Hydroxide?
Used in trace amounts (<0.1%). Pregnancy-safe.
What is the comedogenic rating of Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide has a comedogenic rating of 0/5 — non-comedogenic, safe for acne-prone skin.
What is the irritation potential of Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide has an irritation risk score of 0/5 — very low, safe for sensitive skin.
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Related Ingredients
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