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Sodium Rna

What Sodium Rna is & what it does

Sodium Rna is the sodium salt of ribonucleic acid, a biological polymer typically sourced from yeast or other microbial cultures. In cosmetics it is used as a skin-conditioning agent and is sometimes marketed as a biological or nucleic-acid based active. It is water-compatible and generally incorporated into hydrating serums and creams.

Is Sodium Rna safe?

Sodium Rna is used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning agent and is generally considered suitable for topical use within typical formulation levels. It is usually derived from yeast or other microbial cultures. As with any ingredient, patch testing is reasonable if you have sensitive skin.

What does Sodium Rna do in skincare?

Sodium Rna is the sodium salt of ribonucleic acid and functions as a skin-conditioning agent in hydrating serums and creams. It is water-compatible and often marketed as a biological or nucleic-acid based ingredient. Its role is conditioning rather than a medical treatment.

Is Sodium Rna vegan?

Sodium Rna is most often produced from yeast or other microbial sources, which would make it suitable for vegan formulas, but RNA can in principle come from various biological origins. If a strict vegan source matters to you, it is worth confirming with the manufacturer. The finished product's vegan status also depends on its other ingredients.

Sunscreens with Sodium Rna

We rate 16 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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