Sodium Cholate
What Sodium Cholate is & what it does
Sodium Cholate is the sodium salt of cholic acid, a naturally occurring bile acid. In cosmetic formulas it acts as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, helping to disperse oils and stabilize mixtures. It is used at small concentrations and is valued for its ability to form micelles, which can aid the delivery and dispersion of other ingredients.
Is Sodium Cholate safe?
Sodium Cholate is used as a surfactant and emulsifier in cosmetics, and at the low levels typical of formulas it is generally regarded as safe. It is the sodium salt of a naturally occurring bile acid. If you have a specific concern, a patch test or a chat with a professional can help.
What does Sodium Cholate do in skincare?
Sodium Cholate acts as a surfactant and emulsifying agent, helping to disperse oils and stabilize mixtures. It can form micelles, which may aid the dispersion and delivery of other ingredients. It is used at small concentrations within a formula.
Is Sodium Cholate natural or synthetic?
Sodium Cholate is derived from cholic acid, a bile acid that occurs in nature, so it has a natural origin. The cosmetic-grade ingredient is typically produced through controlled processing. Sourcing can vary by manufacturer.
Sunscreens with Sodium Cholate
We rate 11 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Sesderma Repaskin Sensitive Sunscreen Aerosol SPF 50+
74/100
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SophieSkin BB Cream SPF 50
73/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Invisible Fluid Facial Sunscreen SPF 50
73/100
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Sesderma Azelacru Fluido Luminoso Despigmentante SPF 50+
72/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Dry Touch Spf 50
69/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Foto Protector Facial Color SPF 50 Silky Touch
68/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Foto Protector Facial SPF 50 Silky Touch
68/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Silk Touch Facial Sunscreen SPF 50
68/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Transparent Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+
64/100
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Sesderma Repaskin Silk Touch Facial Sunscreen SPF 30
59/100