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What's in it? Disodium Edta

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Susan Schwartz

Other names it goes by Acetic acid, disodium salt, disodium edetate.

What's it used in? Moisturisers and cleansers.

What does it do? Improves the stability of cosmetic formulas and allows other ingredients to penetrate the skin.

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Any controversy? Studies have linked it to neurotoxicity and organ system toxicity.

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