Sodium Glycolate God pH-adjuster-stabiliser No known benefits Sodium Glycolate at a glance Buffering agent used in skin care Helps to adjust and stabilize the pH of a skin care formula Comprised of sodium and glycolate ions Related to AHAs (alpha hydroxy acids), though it does not exfoliate Sodium Glycolate description Sodium glycolate is a buffering agent used in skin care to help balance and adjust pH levels. It’s a synthetically made salt comprised of both glycolate and sodium ions. The pH of skin care formulas is extremely important. Using alkaline or highly acidic products can disrupt skin’s naturally acidic pH, which on average is 4.7. In cosmetics, sodium glycolate is considered safe when used in amounts of 10% or less. Despite its relation to the alpha hydroxy acid glycolic acid, sodium glycolate is not considered an effective exfoliant due to being present in salt form. Related ingredients: Glycolic Acid