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Sodium Hydroxide

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Use with caution

Sodium Hydroxide skin safety dashboard

Sodium Hydroxide scores 70/100 across 5 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

3/5

Moderate clogging risk; formula context matters.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Sodium Hydroxide and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Sodium Hydroxide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Sodium Hydroxide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 3/5

Sodium Hydroxide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 5 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Sodium Hydroxide?

Low Concern

Sodium Hydroxide currently scores 70/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Sodium Hydroxide safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Sodium Hydroxide a safety score of 70/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Sodium Hydroxide?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Sodium Hydroxide, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Rating sourced from official regulatory and scientific databases.Confidence: HighLast reviewed Jun 13, 2026
5 products analyzed containing Sodium HydroxideAnalyze a new product

Found in 5 Products

Smoothie Outf von geek&gorgeous - contains Sodium Hydroxide
70

Smoothie Outf von geek&gorgeous

low

Dieser Inhaltsstoff wird verwendet, um den pH-Wert des Produkts einzustellen und ist in kosmetischen Formulierungen sicher, aber in konzentrierter Form ätzend.

Balea med Ultra sensitive Panthenol handcreme - contains Sodium Hydroxide
70

Balea med Ultra sensitive Panthenol handcreme

low

Natriumhydroxid dient als pH-Regulator, um den Wert des Produkts in einem hautfreundlichen Bereich zu halten.

Q10 augencreme alverde Naturkosmetik - contains Sodium Hydroxide
70

Q10 augencreme alverde Naturkosmetik

low

Natriumhydroxid wird zur Einstellung des pH-Werts verwendet und kann in hohen Konzentrationen reizend wirken, ist aber in kosmetischen Produkten stark verdünnt.

Balea med Handcreme Ultra Sensitive - contains Sodium Hydroxide
70

Balea med Handcreme Ultra Sensitive

low

Sodium Hydroxide dient als pH-Wert-Regulator und ist in den verwendeten geringen Konzentrationen in Kosmetika unbedenklich.

70

Neutrogena deep clean facewah

low

Used in small quantities to adjust the product's pH to a skin-compatible level.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sodium Hydroxide and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Sodium Hydroxide. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 5 products in our database, Sodium Hydroxide appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Sodium Hydroxide clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Sodium Hydroxide has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 5 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Sodium Hydroxide?
Sodium Hydroxide currently scores 70/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Sodium Hydroxide safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Sodium Hydroxide a safety score of 70/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Sodium Hydroxide?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Sodium Hydroxide, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.