Sodium Dextran Sulfate
What Sodium Dextran Sulfate is & what it does
Sodium Dextran Sulfate is the sodium salt of a sulfated polysaccharide derived from dextran, a sugar polymer produced by certain bacteria. In cosmetics it is commonly used as a soothing and skin-conditioning agent, and it is studied for its ability to support the skin barrier and calm the look of redness. It is water-soluble and typically appears at low concentrations in serums and treatment products. It is not a UV filter and carries no concerns flagged in this catalog.
What is Sodium Dextran Sulfate?
Sodium Dextran Sulfate is the sodium salt of a sulfated polysaccharide made from dextran, a bacterial sugar polymer. It is water-soluble and used in skincare as a soothing, skin-conditioning ingredient.
What does Sodium Dextran Sulfate do in skincare?
It is commonly used as a calming and barrier-supporting agent, often included in serums to help reduce the look of redness. It usually appears at low concentrations.
Is Sodium Dextran Sulfate safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated at the low levels used in cosmetics, and no concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. As with any ingredient, patch testing a new product is sensible if your skin is reactive.
Sunscreens with Sodium Dextran Sulfate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Avene Antirougeurs Emulsion Apaisante Spf 30
88/100
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Laboratoires Dermatologiques Avène Antirougeurs Jour Crème Apaisante SPF 30
87/100
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Dr Irena Eris Eye Zone Brightening & Puff Correcting Supreme Eye Cream SPF 20
82/100
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Institut Esthederm Face Brightening Tinted Spf50+ Sun Protection Cream
65/100
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Esthederm Face Cream Strong Sun
49/100