Can EDTA really be added to cosmetics?

 

EDTA was first added to cosmetics to soften hard water, so it is mostly used in soaps and facial cleansers to make soap based foam richer and more durable. With the development of time, in the 1950s, related research showed that EDTA has the function of antisepsis and antibacterial, and can discharge heavy metal ions in cosmetics, so it was gradually added to cosmetics.

 

In the era of imperfect development of cosmetics, it is unavoidable to add some heavy metal ions to cosmetics through production water, raw materials, manufacturing equipment, containers and packaging. The addition of heavy metal ions will change the color and smell of cosmetics, reduce the viscosity of cosmetics, and even cause flocs or precipitates in cosmetics, which will seriously affect the quality of cosmetics.

 

Some cosmetics manufacturers solve the impact of heavy metal ions on cosmetics by adding ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid. Because ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid has a certain chelating effect on metal ions, it can prevent the normal valence reaction of heavy metal ions, thus reducing the impact of heavy metal ions on cosmetics, and also has a certain role in eliminating heavy metal ions.

 

But now people pay more attention to natural and harmless ingredients when purchasing cosmetics, and cosmetics are also more strict and standardized in the production process to prevent heavy metal ions from being added to cosmetics. On the other hand, EDTA is only a cheap preservative and has no special effect on skin care. Therefore, the use of EDTA in cosmetics is controversial.

 

EDTA products are not only used in cosmetics, but also used in vacuum blood collection. It is a very effective blood anticoagulant. Hubei Desheng Material Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in the production of EDTA, including potassium EDTA, potassium trioxide and sodium disodium EDTA. The factory has strong supply capacity, and the R&D team is also very professional, which can guarantee the quality of products and provide you with high-quality services. If you are also interested, please click the official website to query!