Disodium EDTA in skincare
A chelating agent that binds metal ions.
What is Disodium EDTA?
A chelating agent that binds metal ions. On the ingredient list, you can find the name Disodium EDTA. The dictionary uses both the common name and the INCI name, so you can compare the explanation with the packaging.
What does Disodium EDTA do for skin and the product?
Helps with stability and can support the formulation's preservation system.
Supporting ingredients can control pH, solubility, texture and stability. They are not necessarily added for a direct effect on skin, but may be needed for a particular product type to work.
Chelation is not the same as a product that removes heavy metals from the body.
How to read the ingredient list
Look at the product's purpose and overall composition. Position on the list does not tell you the exact concentration used or how your skin will react. One substance can serve several purposes in the same product.
Questions about Disodium EDTA
What does Disodium EDTA do in skincare?
Helps with stability and can support the formulation's preservation system.
What should I know about Disodium EDTA?
Chelation is not the same as a product that removes heavy metals from the body.
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About sources and ingredient names
The European Commission's CosIng database is a reference for cosmetic ingredient names and functions. An entry does not constitute approval of all uses or evidence of a particular product effect.
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