Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
What Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate is & what it does
Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate is a water-soluble derivative of guaiazulene, a deep blue compound originally derived from chamomile and other botanical sources. It is generally used as a soothing and skin-conditioning agent and also imparts a characteristic blue tint to formulas. It is most often seen in calming toners, masks, and post-treatment products. No concerns are flagged for it here.
What is Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate?
It is a water-soluble derivative of guaiazulene, a deep blue compound originally derived from chamomile and related botanical sources. It is used as a soothing additive and also tints formulas blue.
What does Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate do in skincare?
It is generally used as a soothing, skin-conditioning agent and to give a characteristic blue color. It is most often seen in calming toners, masks, and post-treatment products.
Is Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate safe?
It is generally considered well tolerated in cosmetic use, and no concerns are flagged here. Patch-testing is reasonable for those with very sensitive skin.
Sunscreens with Sodium Guaiazulene Sulfonate
We rate 4 sunscreens that contain it:
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ilso Bilberry Cool Calming Moisture Sun Cream
95/100
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P.Calm Water Barrier Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
93/100
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BRINGGREEN Super Lemon Glutathione Tone Up Sun Cream
88/100
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VT Cica Sun Spray Spf 50+ / Pa+++
80/100