"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic, Mineral
- Other languages: Bicarbonat de sodiu, Bicarbonate de soude, Bicarbonato de sodio, Bicarbonato de sódio, Bicarbonato di sodio, Hydrogenuhličitan sodný, Hydrogénuhličitan sodný, Natrijev bikarbonat, Natriumbicarbonaat, Natriumhydrogencarbonat, Nátrium-hidrogén-karbonát, Sodyum bikarbonat, Wodorowęglan sodu, Натриев бикарбонат, Натријум бикарбонат, נתרן ביקרבונט, بيكربونات الصوديوم, 重炭酸ナトリウム, 중탄산나트륨
- INCI name: SODIUM BICARBONATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 205-633-8
- Food additive: E500
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sodium bicarbonate or monosodium carbonate is naturally present in some mineral waters. On an industrial scale, it is produced from limestone, salt and ammonia (Solvay process). It is used in cosmetics for its abrasive properties and anti-bacterial properties. For these reasons, there are many toothpastes and dental hygiene products. It is also used to reduce volatile sulfur compounds that cause bad breath.
Its functions (INCI)
- Abrasive : Removes materials from the surface of the body, helps clean teeth and improves shine.
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Oral care/hygiene agent : Provides cosmetic effects to the oral cavity (cleaning, deodorization and protection)
- Skin protecting : Helps to avoid the harmful effects of external factors on the skin
This ingredient is present in 1.1% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
