Chelating Agent
Chelating agents bind trace metals in a formula, protecting its stability and helping preservatives and actives work as intended. They are used at tiny levels and improve product performance behind the scenes.
40 ingredients in this category
Ajuga Reptans Cell Culture Extract
AJUGA REPTANS CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
Plant cell culture extract with antioxidant and skin-brightening potential
Calcium Disodium EDTA
CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA
A chelating agent that binds metals and helps stabilise skincare formulations
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
CAPRYLHYDROXAMIC ACID
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and supports product efficacy
Citric Acid
Used in small amounts to adjust the pH of products | Originally derived from citrus fruits
Citrus Medica Vulgaris Fruit Extract
CITRUS MEDICA VULGARIS FRUIT EXTRACT
A citrus-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stressors
Cyclodextrin
Derived from cornstarch and made via biotechnology | Used in cosmetics to stabilise and help solubilize key ingredients
Dipotassium EDTA
DIPOTASSIUM EDTA
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and supports product efficacy
Disodium EDTA
One of the salt forms of ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | Helps enhance the stability of cosmetics formulas
EDTA
AKA ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid | Stabiliser used in cosmetics
Etidronic Acid
ETIDRONIC ACID
A chelating agent that helps stabilise formulations and reduce metal ion interference
Gluconic Acid
GLUCONIC ACID
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and may support skin texture
Gluconolactone
PHA
Type of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) Has a larger molecular size than AHAs
Glucuronic Acid
GLUCURONIC ACID
A naturally occurring compound that helps maintain skin's moisture balance and pH
Glycereth-26 Phosphate
Used as an emollient and thickening agent in cosmetics.
Halorubrum Tebenquichense Lipids
HALORUBRUM TEBENQUICHENSE LIPIDS
Extremophile lipids with potential for enhanced skin penetration and conditioning
Hedta
HEDTA
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and helps regulate product penetration
Lysine Azelate
LYSINE AZELATE
A chelating agent with mild depigmenting properties for targeted skin concerns
Methyl Dihydroxybenzoate
METHYL DIHYDROXYBENZOATE
A chelating agent derived from natural sources with emerging research into pigmentation control
Potassium Citrate
POTASSIUM CITRATE
A pH buffer and chelating agent that stabilises skincare formulations
Sodium Citrate
Is a salt of citric acid, which can be derived from citrus | Is primarily used to control the pH level of a product
Sodium Gluceptate
SODIUM GLUCEPTATE
A chelating agent that helps stabilise formulations and reduce the impact of mineral impurities
Sodium Gluconate
The synthetic salt form of gluconic acid | Helps improve the stability of skin care formulas
Sodium Hydroxide
Highly alkaline ingredient | Used in small amounts in cosmetics (such as in exfoliants and cleansers) to adjust pH
Sodium Lactate
The sodium salt of lactic acid | Works as a hydration-enhancing ingredient due to its hygroscopic nature
Sodium Metaphosphate
SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE
A buffering agent that stabilises formulations and supports oral care products
Sodium Phytate
Synthetic salt form of the antioxidant phytic acid | Works as a chelating agent, keeping metals from binding to water in cosmetics
Sodium Polyitaconate
SODIUM POLYITACONATE
A chelating agent that helps stabilise formulations and reduce metal ion interference
Sodium Polyphosphate
SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE
A chelating agent that helps stabilise formulations and manage mineral content in skincare
Tea-EDTA
TEA-EDTA
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and supports ingredient efficacy
Tetrahydroxypropyl Ethylenediamine
TETRAHYDROXYPROPYL ETHYLENEDIAMINE
A chelating agent that helps stabilise skincare formulations and reduce metal ion interference
Tetrasodium EDTA
TETRASODIUM EDTA
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and supports purifying efficacy
Tetrasodium Etidronate
TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE
A chelating agent that stabilises formulations and prevents mineral interference
Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE
A chelating agent that binds trace metals to keep formulations stable and effective
Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
TETRASODIUM IMINODISUCCINATE
A chelating agent that binds trace metals in formulations
Trimethoxybenzylidene Pentanedione
TRIMETHOXYBENZYLIDENE PENTANEDIONE
A multifunctional antioxidant that protects skin from environmental stress and oxidative damage
Tripotassium EDTA
TRIPOTASSIUM EDTA
A chelating agent that binds unwanted minerals and metals in skincare formulations
Trisodium EDTA
EDTA
A water-softening and chelating agent Binds and separates metals
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
EDDS
Chelating agent which binds with metal ions or metallic compounds Plays a pivotal role in the overall stability, aesthetics, and efficacy of the formulation
Verbascoside
VERBASCOSIDE
A plant-derived antioxidant that helps protect skin from environmental stress
Zinc Phosphate
ZINC PHOSPHATE
A mineral salt with emerging research into skin-comforting and skin inflammation support
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