Sodium Bicarbonate — Allergy Risk & Safety Profile
INCI: SODIUM BICARBONATE
Key Facts
- CAS Number
- 144-55-8
- Category
- ph adjuster
- Risk Level
- low
- Common Allergen
- No
- Found In
- bath bomb, toothpaste, deodorant
Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe in cosmetics?
Sodium Bicarbonate is rated low risk in cosmetic products. It is not classified as a common allergen and is generally well-tolerated by most skin types. Commonly found in bath bomb, toothpaste, deodorant.
What is Sodium Bicarbonate?
Baking soda. Can be irritating to skin due to high pH. Common in natural deodorants.
Allergy & Safety Information
Sodium Bicarbonate is considered safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations.
This ingredient is considered low risk from an allergenicity perspective. Reactions are uncommon at typical cosmetic use concentrations. However, no ingredient is universally safe — if you notice redness, itching, or irritation after using a product containing this ingredient, discontinue use and monitor whether symptoms resolve.
How to Identify Sodium Bicarbonate in Products
Cosmetic ingredients are listed by their INCI (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients) name in descending order of concentration. To check whether a product contains Sodium Bicarbonate, scan the ingredient list for its INCI name exactly as it appears above. Ingredients present at 1% or less may appear in any order after the 1% threshold.
Product types to prioritise checking: Bath bomb, Toothpaste, Deodorant. These product categories are the most common sources of Sodium Bicarbonate exposure based on formulation data.
Not sure if your products contain Sodium Bicarbonate? Paste the ingredient list into the free ingredient checker to scan for Sodium Bicarbonate and other allergens automatically.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sodium Bicarbonate safe for sensitive skin?
Sodium Bicarbonate is generally well-tolerated, even by sensitive skin.
What products contain Sodium Bicarbonate?
Sodium Bicarbonate is commonly found in bath bomb, toothpaste, deodorant.
What does Sodium Bicarbonate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Bicarbonate functions as a ph_adjuster in formulations.
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