Ever wonder why your shampoo lathers so much, or what keeps your face wash fresh for months? One of the key ingredients to achieving those things is something known as tetrasodium EDTA. Let’s break down what this big word means and how it helps our cleansing products work better.
Tetrasodium EDTA may sound sneaky, but it’s actually an important ingredient in our skincare offerings. It’s a sort of special helper that seizes unwanted minerals and ions in our water and products. This is crucial because these minerals can cause our cleansers to become less effective. With tetrasodium EDTA, our skin care goods are able to keep our skin clean and up to date.
Did you ever discover an ol' bottle of lotion hiding in your bathroom? Occasionally, a product can spoil and become unsafe to use. That’s where tetrasodium EDTA comes in! It is this ingredient that keeps our personal care products lasting longer, by not allowing harmful bacteria to grow. So, next time you slather on your favorite lotion or body wash, what you’ll be rubbing all over your body is thanks in part to tetrasodium EDTA.
You definitely want to see lots of soapiness and/or foam when you wash your hair in the shower. These products often contain tetrasodium EDTA because it’s what helps to produce that fun foamy lather. That makes washing our hair more enjoyable, but also helps the products work better, by stripping away dirt and oils. So the next time you’re in the shower, be sure to thank tetrasodium EDTA!
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Tetrasodium EDTA is great for our skincare products, but let’s not forget that it still has environmental implications. There is some evidence that this ingredient is toxic to fish and other water animals if it finds its way into our water. That’s why scientists and companies alike are working hard to find safer (better) replacements that are also good for the planet. Through the use of green products, they enable us to care for our skin as we care for our environment.