Snapshot
- Overview
- A plant-derived preservative that helps keep products fresh.
- Category
- Preservative
- Type
- Preservative
Sodium Anisate
Sodium Anisate is the sodium salt of p-anisic acid, often sourced from anise or fennel. It's used as a pH-dependent preservative to support product longevity and freshness in mildly acidic systems.
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Our take
Is Sodium Anisate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an effective, mild preservation booster in mildly acidic systems that maintains freshness without relying on harsher agents. Its tolerability suits sensitive-leaning formulas when combined with complementary preservatives.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It protects formulas from microbial spoilage to maintain product quality over time. It performs best in slightly acidic conditions and is considered gentle.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's common in toners, micellar cleansers, and moisturizers, typically paired with other mild preservatives, and used in serums seeking a softer preservation profile.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries generally low irritation risk at cosmetic levels, though very sensitive skin may experience mild stinging. Efficacy is pH-dependent, so preservation can fall short if the pH runs too high. No widely recognized special limits apply when used as directed.
Products with Sodium Anisate
