Sodium Phytate: what it is in skincare
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⚡ Quick answer: A gentle plant-based chelator that helps keep a formula stable by binding stray metal ions.
A gentle plant-based chelator that helps keep a formula stable by binding stray metal ions.
What it does
Function: chelator. Chelators bind stray metal ions so formulas stay stable and effective for longer.
How to spot it on a label
On a Korean product's INCI list, look for Sodium Phytate. Ingredients are listed high-to-low by amount, so its position hints at how much is in the formula. See all chelators →
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