Snapshot
- Overview
- A buffering salt that helps keep formulas comfortable on skin.
- Category
- Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Buffer
Sodium Succinate
Sodium Succinate is the sodium salt of succinic acid, a water-soluble dibasic carboxylate used in cosmetic formulations. It mainly serves as a pH buffer and counterion that supports formulation stability and ingredient compatibility.
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Our take
Is Sodium Succinate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair as an effective pH buffer that indirectly supports skin comfort, but direct skin benefits are limited; irritation risk is low though possible at higher concentrations or in very acidic or alkaline systems.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It helps keep formulas comfortable on skin by moderating acidity, which may reduce the chance of sting from actives, though skin benefits here are indirect and mainly formulation-supportive.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in toners, serums, and cleansers to hold a steady pH in acid-containing or sensitive-skin formulas.
Before you use it
Safety
It's typically low irritation and well tolerated as a buffering salt. It's unlikely to cause issues, but stinging can occur in formulas with strong actives or extremes of pH.
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