Other ingredient

Sodium Metaphosphate

An inorganic phosphate polymer used as a chelating agent and pH adjuster in cosmetics; sequestrates calcium and magnesium ions to improve formula stability and preservative efficacy.

Also known as: sodium hexametaphosphate, calgon

chelatorph-adjusterviscosity-modifier

Benefits

  • Chelates calcium and other mineral ions to improve formula stability
  • Adjusts pH
  • Can improve skin feel by softening hard-water minerals in rinse-off formulas

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategoryOther
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 32 products
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Products with Sodium Metaphosphate

d program Moist Care LotionToner
Shiseido
d program Moist Care Lotion
Cica Sleeping MaskMask
Laneige
Cica Sleeping Mask
Water Sleeping Mask EXMask
Laneige
Water Sleeping Mask EX
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2XMask
Innisfree
Super Volcanic Pore Clay Mask 2X
Green Tea Amino Acid Face CleanserCleanser
Innisfree
Green Tea Amino Acid Face Cleanser
Vitamin C 23 SerumSerum
COSRX
Vitamin C 23 Serum