Chelators in skincare — what they do
⚡ Quick answer: Chelators bind stray metal ions so formulas stay stable and effective for longer.
Chelators bind stray metal ions so formulas stay stable and effective for longer.
4 chelators in the K-beauty INCI decoder
- Disodium EDTA — A chelator that grabs onto stray metal ions to help a product stay stable and work better.
- Sodium Phytate — A gentle plant-based chelator that helps keep a formula stable by binding stray metal ions.
- Tetrasodium EDTA — A chelator that binds trace metals in the water to help keep a formula stable and effective.
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate — A biodegradable chelator that ties up metal ions to help support a formula's stability.
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