preservative
Sodium Phytate
Generally safe·Moderate evidence
Sodium phytate is a plant-derived chelating agent used to bind trace metals and stabilize formulas, often as a preservative booster alongside other preservatives. Available safety reviews have not identified meaningful irritation or sensitization concerns at typical use levels.
Questions
- What does sodium phytate do?
- Sodium phytate is an antioxidant and chelating agent, meaning it can bind to metal ions in formulas. It helps preserve products and may provide mild antioxidant benefits.
- Is sodium phytate safe?
- Published reviews show no safety concerns with sodium phytate in cosmetics. It's derived from plant sources like rice bran and beans.
Products with Sodium Phytate
- 100Round LabMugwort Calming Serum
- 100Dr. Althea345 Relief Cream
- 100AbibHeartleaf TECA Capsule Serum Calming Drop
- 100Dear KlairsFreshly Juiced Vitamin Charging Serum
- 100The INKEY ListNiacinamide Serum
- 100BiossanceSqualane + Probiotic Gel Moisturizer
- 100The INKEY ListCaffeine Eye Cream
- 99Round LabMugwort Calming Cream
- 99One Love OrganicsBotanical D Moisture Mist
- 99SKIN1004Madagascar Centella Hyalu-Cica Blue Serum
- 99MedicubeUltra Light PDRN Pink Peptide Serum
- 99MixsoonPDRN Collagen Tinted Moisturizer
- 99AnuaPeach 70% Niacinamide Serum
- 99NumbuzinNo.9 NAD+ BIO Lifting-sil Essence
- 98BubbleSlam Dunk Hydrating Moisturizer
- 97BYOMAHydrating Serum
- 97Skin1004Probio-Cica Essence Toner
- 97IsntreeGreen Tea Fresh Cleanser
- 97HerbivoreRose Hibiscus Hydrating Face Mist
- 97BabyganicsMoisturizing Daily Lotion, Chamomile Verbena
- 97RovectinRetinosine Deep Intense Serum
- 97Ursa MajorFantastic Face Wash
- 97HersClear Waters Facial Cleanser
- 96AnuaHeartleaf 77 Clear Pad
- 96Peter Thomas RothWater Drench Hyaluronic Jelly Moisturizer
- 96Peter Thomas RothMax Mineral Naked SPF 45
- 96Real BarrierCicarelief Serum
- 96WildcraftWash Gel Cleanser
- 96HimsHigh Tide Hydrating Daily Cleanser
- 96DieuxInstant Angel
- 95NaturiumAHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
- 95AnuaNiacinamide 10 TXA 4 Serum
- 94NecessaireThe Body Wash Barrier Complex Fragrance-Free
- 94NaturiumMulti-Peptide Advanced Serum
- 94NaturiumBHA Liquid Exfoliant 2%
- 94FarmacyHoney Halo Ultra-Hydrating Ceramide Moisturizer
- 92haruharu WonderBlack Rice Hyaluronic Toner
- 92BabyganicsFoaming Shampoo + Body Wash, Fragrance Free
- 92SomethincGentle Bright Niacinamide + Alpha Arbutin Serum
- 91GoodalGreen Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Care Serum
- 91Aurelia LondonThe Probiotic Concentrate
- 90Dear KlairsFreshly Juiced Vitamin Essence Toner
- 90NécessaireThe Body Wash | Multi-Oil
- 89Paula's ChoiceC15 Super Booster
- 88Go-ToJuicy Gel
- 88Charlotte TilburyMagic Cream
- 88CaudalieVinoperfect Radiance Serum
- 87Mad HippieVitamin C Serum
- 87NeutrogenaNaturals Purifying Cream Cleanser
- 87BubbleBounce Back Balancing Toner Mist
- 87Grown AlchemistSkin Renewal Serum
- 87ACUREUltra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
- 85MedicubePDRN Pink Peptide Serum
- 85NaturiumTranexamic Topical Acid 5%
- 85TypologyRadiance Serum
- 84CollistarLift HD+ Lifting Remodeling Serum
- 83GoodalGreen Tangerine Vita C Dark Spot Serum
- 83Harry'sExfoliating Facial Cleanser
- 83SheaMoistureDeeply Moisturizing Body Butter
- 82Herbivore BotanicalsCLOUD JELLY Tremella + Strawberry Plumping Hydration Face Serum
- 82First Aid BeautyKP Smoothing + Brightening Body Lotion
- 82True BotanicalsChebula Active Serum
- 81DavinesMOMO Conditioner
- 80Harry'sExfoliating Face Wash
- 79K18PEPTIDE PREP Detox Shampoo
- 79KorresGreek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
- 78VegamourGRO Scalp Detoxifying Serum
- 77Freshly CosmeticsRetinal Concentrate Serum
- 76StripesPower Move Serum
- 74CaudalieVinoclean Instant Foaming Cleanser
- 73Then I Met YouBirch Milk Refining Toner
- 72Tata HarperResurfacing Serum
- 70Alba BotanicaHemp Soothing Serum
- 69Le Petit MarseillaisVanilla Milk Extra Gentle Shower Cream
- 69Burt's BeesAlmond and Milk Hand Cream
- 68FreshLotus AHA Resurfacing Gentle Serum
- 68Burt's BeesAdvanced Care Hand Cream
- 65Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Touch Hand Cream
- 63Sol de JaneiroBrazilian Bum Bum Cream
References
Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.