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Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate
A glucose-derived ingredient that binds stray metals to keep a product stable and well preserved. It’s biodegradable.
What it does
Made from glucose, it binds trace metals to keep a product stable and well preserved, and it holds a little water. It’s biodegradable, so it shows up in products sold as natural. It helps stability rather than doing anything to skin.
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