Sodium Hydroxide
pH AdjusterAlso known as: NaOH, Lye, Caustic Soda
A strong alkaline compound used to adjust the pH of cosmetic formulations. Essential for activating certain thickeners like carbomers.
Time to results
Results vary by individual and formulation
Adjusts pH to optimal range for actives, activates carbomer gelling, essential for proper product function.
Present as a formulation ingredient at neutralizing concentrations. Not an active ingredient.
Standard pH adjuster. In finished products, NaOH is fully reacted and poses no safety concern at formulation concentrations.
Cautions
Corrosive in concentrated form. In finished products, used only to adjust pH and is fully neutralized.
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