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sodium

This name appears in recorded cosmetic ingredient lists. A sourced ingredient description is not yet available.

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What it is and what it does

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

A verified formulation role is not on file for this name.

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What the research shows

This label does not establish a specific composition. Studies of a named molecule or mixture cannot be assigned without resolving its identity.

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

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Names and identifiers

INCI name on ingredient lists
sodium

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