Products with Sodium Hydroxide
Sodium hydroxide is a pH adjuster used in trace amounts to bring a finished formula into the range where it stays stable and feels comfortable on skin.
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Why pH balance matters in a skincare formula
Sodium hydroxide almost never appears near the top of an ingredient list. It is added drop by drop at the end of manufacturing to move a formula's pH into its target window, and that window matters: exfoliating acids need a low pH to work, niacinamide and peptides prefer a near-neutral one, and skin itself sits slightly acidic. Getting it right is what keeps a product from stinging.
You will find it across the ELLEMES catalogue in formulas from Revision Skincare, SkinCeuticals, Obagi and SkinBetter Science, including Revision Skincare DEJ Face Cream, DEJ Night Cream, SkinCeuticals HA Intensifier Multi-Glycan, Obagi Hydrate Luxe and SkinBetter Science Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum.
Is sodium hydroxide safe in skincare?
In its concentrated raw form it is caustic, but that is not what ends up in a finished product. Once it has reacted with the acids in a formula it is neutralised, present at a fraction of a percent, and doing nothing but holding the pH steady, which is why it appears in some of the gentlest cleansers and creams on the shelf.
How to shop at ELLEMES
ELLEMES Medical Spa is an authorized retailer for every brand we carry, so what arrives at your door is the same stock our providers use in the treatment room. Our team can also help you build a routine around your skin rather than around a single product.
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Featured Products with Sodium Hydroxide Reviews
“This is by far the best moisturizer I have used. Its super lightweight on my skin and doesnt make it feel oily. I used this twice daily starting in late February and didnt have to reorder...”
“Absolutely love DEJ Night Cream. My skin feels so hydrated and smooth the next morning. I have not found a Revision product I didn't love...or feel was worth the price. They are expensive, but the stuff...”
“My all time favorite and my liquid gold! My skin is full and smooth. Absolutely love this product! Wish I started using it sooner!”
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