Snapshot
- Overview
- A blue-toned colorant used to give products a calming look.
- Category
- Color, Soothing, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Colorant
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate is a water-soluble, sulfonated derivative of the azulene compound guaiazulene, notable for its blue hue. It adds color and appears in products aimed at a calming aesthetic, though substantiation for soothing effects is limited.
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Our take
Is Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair because it's useful mainly as a blue colorant, with limited clinical support for genuine soothing benefits, and it carries some risk of irritation or sensitization in very reactive skin.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It gives products a cool tint that visually supports a calming vibe and may help the look of blotchiness, though substantiation for true soothing benefits is limited. It also helps create a comforting sensorial experience.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in creams, gels, and masks to impart a blue coloration and signal a gentler positioning in sensitive-skin-oriented formulas.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally low risk at typical colorant levels, but sensitive users may experience mild irritation; the intense blue can stain fabrics if overused. No widely recognized cosmetic-use restrictions are noted.
Products with Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
