Cosmetic Ingredient

Sulfate

Sulfate is used as a buffering agent to maintain the pH balance of cosmetic formulations.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Buffering Agent
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Sulfate is used as a buffering agent to maintain the pH balance of cosmetic formulations.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.