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SODIUM FERROUS CITRATE

CAS 204700-30-1 Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An iron-citrate salt sometimes added to skincare for trace iron delivery. Mostly inert at low cosmetic levels, but iron can promote formula oxidation and topical benefit is poorly evidenced.

Function

NOT REPORTED

Skin benefits

  • Iron supplementation in supportive skincare
  • Naturally derived
  • Good water solubility

Known concerns

  • Iron can catalyze oxidation reactions in formulas
  • Possible skin staining at high levels
  • Limited evidence for topical iron benefit

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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