Ingredient
Sodium Bicarbonate
Baking soda
Sodium hydrogen carbonate
What it is
A mild alkaline salt used to adjust pH and provide gentle buffering or light physical texture.
How it works
Neutralises excess acidity and can provide a very mild abrasive texture when used in rinse-off formulations.
What it does
Viscosity controlling
Buffering
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.