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Sodium Hydroxide

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What is this ingredient, what does it do?

pH adjuster (safe at low levels)

What is it, what should you do?

Although a strong chemical in pure form, in cosmetic products it is used in very small amounts, only to balance a formula's pH. At these low concentrations it does not harm the skin and has been used safely for years in soaps and cleansers. It is an ordinary helper substance carefully dosed by formulation experts.

Other names: Potassium hydroxide

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This is general information, not medical advice. The assessment may vary by skin type.

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