The ones people ask about
EDTA
EDTA, usually listed as disodium or tetrasodium EDTA, is a chelating agent: it grabs hold of metal ions such as calcium and iron.
- On a list as
- Disodium EDTA · Tetrasodium EDTA
- What it does
- Chelating agent: keeps a formula stable
- Where it comes from
- Synthetic
- Vegan?
- Yes
Why it’s in a formula
Trace metals in water can spoil a formula's colour, scent and preservation. EDTA binds them, so the product stays stable and its preservative works better.
- It is used in tiny amounts and is well tolerated on skin. The concern people raise is environmental: EDTA breaks down slowly in water.
Where you’ll find it at Divina
Read from each piece’s published ingredient list. 8 pieces.
Le Fond de Teint Liquide
HD Liquid Foundation — 30ml
$78
Listed as Disodium EDTA
Vegan, going by its list
Questions
Is disodium EDTA safe?
On skin, at cosmetic levels, it is considered safe and is rarely irritating. The reservation some people have is about how slowly it breaks down in the environment.
How we know: every ingredient list on this site is the manufacturer’s own, read piece by piece and shade by shade, and the pieces above are worked out from those lists each time the site is built. Ingredient names and functions follow the EU’s CosIng database. This page describes cosmetic ingredients; it isn’t medical advice.
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