INCI Name
Sea Salt
Functions
1 Roles
Sustainability
9/10
Category
actives
What It Does
Sea Salt is harvested through solar evaporation of seawater, containing primarily sodium chloride along with trace minerals like magnesium, calcium, and potassium that distinguish it from refined table salt. In cosmetic formulations, it serves as a natural exfoliant in scrubs, provides texture and mineral content to bath products, and acts as a viscosity modifier in certain surfactant systems. Formulators value its ability to draw out impurities, provide gentle mechanical exfoliation, and deliver trace minerals that can support skin barrier function, while its hygroscopic nature helps create unique product textures.
Technical Properties
pH Range
6.5-8.5
Optimal working range
Ionic Charge
anionic
Molecular charge type
Viscosity Effect
neutral
Impact on formula thickness
Ingredient Compatibility
Works Well With
Avoid Combining
Sustainability Profile
Sustainability Score
Biodegradability
readily biodegradable
Source
mineral
Feedstock
seawater evaporation
Available Variants
3 forms available
Fine Crystal
Fine Powder
Fine sea salt
Quick Reference
- Full INCI Name
- Sea Salt
- Common Name
- Sea Salt
- CAS Number
- 7647-14-5
- Category
- actives
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