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SODIUM HYDROXIDE [SODIUM HYDROXIDE]

Sodium hydroxide is a alkaline agent which is added in small doses to several different personal care products.  It can  be used to stabilize or adjust the pH of a product so that it is more stable or better matches the pH of the skin. It helps to stabilize the formula.

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