What it is
This ingredient is an inorganic sodium salt that helps to stabilise and preserve cosmetic formulations. And also helps to maintain the texture of the hair when used in haircare formulations.
Mode of usage pertaining to the discussion below
Topical application in cosmetics and personal care products.
Safety Profile (Based on regional guidelines)
| European Union – CIR | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| European Union – SCCS | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| US FDA | Safe to use, as per current practice |
| ASEAN guidelines | Data unavailable |
Safety in special situations
PregnancyNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by pregnant women based on currently available data
Nursing MothersNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by nursing mothers based on currently available data
Babies under 2 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided in baby products based on currently available data
Children under 12 yearsNot listed as an ingredient to be avoided by children based on currently available data
Cancer freeNot listed as an ingredient to be carcinogenic or mutagenic based on currently available data
Environmental and Ecological Concerns
Vegan
Biodegradable
Ecotoxicity
Natural/Synthetic
Note
- You may need to look at the exact product claim to know if a vegan version was used.
- You may need to check the exact product label to know if a naturally derived ingredient was used.
Attributes
ComedogenicityNot listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic based on currently available data
Acne prone skinSafe for use
Sensitive skinSafe for use
Note
- Sodium Metabisulfite is not listed as an ingredient to be comedogenic or avoided by persons with acne-prone skin or sensitive skin based on currently available data.
- Sodium Metabisulfite is a rare allergen in some cases. Inhalational toxicity is related to higher concentrations of use in animal studies.
Conclusion Sodium Metabisulfite is safe as per the current practice of use.
References
- https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- https://european-union.europa.eu
- https://online.personalcarecouncil.org
- https://ec.europa.eu
- https://www.accessdata.fda.gov
- Vally, Hassan, et al., Gastroenterology and hepatology from bed to bench.
Disclaimer
The above information is based on ongoing toxicology research at CHOSEN®'s R&D. We will do our best to update the information as and when the latest studies are available. If you have any inputs regarding the above information, please email us at ingredients@chosenstore.in