Functional / Support

Sodium Metabisulfite

Often labeled as: Preservative Antioxidant
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The acidic formula defender.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A synthetic, inorganic salt that acts as a strong antioxidant and preservative. It is specifically used to prevent the oxidation of highly unstable active ingredients, like pure Vitamin C or Hydroquinone.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Ensures volatile serums stay active and clear, rather than turning brown and useless.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Can cause contact dermatitis in individuals with a specific sulfite allergy.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is a harsh bleach.

The Science

It simply stops oxygen from destroying the active ingredients in the bottle.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Sodium Metabisulfite

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Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Aiken
Ceramide Bright Intense Serum
Serum

A brilliant, dual-action recovery serum. It masterfully breaks away from standard single-focus serum loops by embedding a premium 5-Ceramide repair complex (NP, AP, EOP, NS, AS) alongside stable Vitamin C (Ascorbyl Glucoside) and high-percentage Niacinamide. It targets dark spots and hyperpigmentation while simultaneously filling in the microscopic cracks in the lipid matrix, making it the perfect treatment fluid for clearing acne marks on sensitive or easily irritated barrier architectures.

โ˜… 9.4
Tea Tree Oil Pimple Gel
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil Pimple Gel
Treatment

An incredibly robust, multi-acid acne treatment gel. By combining Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Mandelic Acid with pure Tea Tree Oil, it forcefully digests the keratin plug blocking the pore while simultaneously neutralizing the bacterial infection. What sets it apart is the massive inclusion of Cica extracts (Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid) and Vitamin C to completely suppress the redness and prevent the pimple from leaving a dark brown scar smoothly.

โ˜… 9.4
Vita-C Bright Serum
Aiken
Vita-C Bright Serum
Serum

A wildly sophisticated, multi-acid brightening and exfoliating serum. While marketed heavily as a Vitamin C serum, its primary engine is actually a powerful chemical peeling blend of Mandelic Acid, Lactic Acid, and Salicylic Acid. It rapidly digests the intracellular glue binding dead skin flakes while diving deep into the pore to dissolve oxidized sebum plugs. Buffered with Ascorbyl Glucoside to tackle hyperpigmentation safely.