Sodium Alginate
| Description |
Sodium Alginate is a natural, water-soluble polysaccharide that produces a gel consistency when hydrated and imparts an excellent skin feel. Sodium Alginate has been used in the medical field, in the food industry, and more recently in cosmetics as a skin care ingredient. Sodium Alginate, also commonly known as Jelly Bomb Powder, is an emulsifier or thickener that creates a gel like substance, much like jello. |
| INCI |
Sodium Alginate |
| Appearance |
Off-White, free-flowing powder |
| Usage rate |
0.2% - 5% |
| Applications | Used in gels, emulsions, facemasks, shampoos, bath bombs, etc. |
| How to Work with It | Sprinkle slowly into your water while using your stick blender, otherwise the mixture will clump up and may take days to combine. |
| Scent | Nothing much |
| Solubility | Soluble in Water/Not soluble in Oils |
| pH | 8.5-10.5 |
| Why do we use it in formulations? |
Most commonly used as a thickening agent. It helps to preserve moisture in cosmetics and is used as a foam stabiliser in shampoos as well as an emulsion stabiliser in lotions and creams. |
| Strengths |
Sodium alginate, like most seaweed-derived products, softens and calms the skin. |
| Tips, Tricks, and Quirks |
Sodium Alginate will help to soften, hydrate, and soothe skin and leave it feeling silky and soft. To create a skin care serum or hair gel using water, infusions, distillates, water-soluble extracts, etc., add Sodium Alginate and allow to hydrate for 30-60 minutes -Easily dispersible in room temperature water (allow 30 – 60 minutes for complete hydration) |
| Benefits |
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