A plant-derived thickener that gives products their smooth, creamy texture while helping ingredients blend seamlessly together.
Formula
C8H16NaO8
Mol. Weight
263.20
CAS #
9004-32-4
Form
Powder
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Functions
Binder
Emulsifier
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film-Former
Fragrance
Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.
Thickener
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Film Forming
Traditional Use
This is a general chemical descriptor rather than a specific ingredient. Sodium salts have been used in skincare since ancient times (e.g., salt in cleansing preparations), but this term alone cannot identify a particular ingredient with meaningful historical use.