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Tetrasodium EDTA

Often labeled as: Heavy-Duty Chelator

The alkaline formula stabilizer.

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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) 0 / 5

๐ŸŽฏ At a Glance

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A chelating agent very similar to Disodium EDTA, but highly soluble in alkaline environments. It is primarily used to stabilize bar soaps, heavy foaming cleansers, and hair dyes.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Prevents soaps from forming soap scum in hard water and maintains formula freshness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Ensures cleansers perform perfectly regardless of your home's water quality.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It absorbs into the bloodstream to pull out iron.

The Science

The molecule is massive; it works purely in the product and washes down the drain.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Tetrasodium EDTA

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Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Paula's Choice
Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant
Exfoliant

The global gold standard of BHA exfoliants. It utilizes Methylpropanediol as a brilliant penetration enhancer, allowing the 2% Salicylic Acid to dive deep into the pore lining to dissolve oxidized sebum. It is incredibly effective but can leave a slightly tacky finish on the skin.

โ˜… 8.0
Tea Tree Oil & Acne Control Cleanser
Aiken
Tea Tree Oil & Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly traditional, heavy-duty saponified foam cleanser. Relying on a matrix of Myristic, Stearic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide, it creates a massive, dense lather that forcefully strips away stubborn afternoon oil. While highly effective at cutting through intense grease, this alkaline base temporarily raises the skins natural pH. It includes Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) and Salicylic Acid as active acne fighters, making it suitable for thick, robust, hyper-oily teenage profiles.

โ˜… 8.9
BHA PHA Bright Pore Refining Exfoliating Gel
Aiken
BHA PHA Bright Pore Refining Exfoliating Gel
Exfoliant

A highly effective, purely synthetic peeling gel. It operates by utilizing Cellulose polymers that instantly clump together when rubbed on the skin, physically grabbing dead keratin flakes without severe micro-tearing. It is buffered with chemical exfoliants like Salicylic Acid and Gluconolactone.

โ˜… 8.0
Vita-C Bright Facial Cleanser
Aiken
Vita-C Bright Facial Cleanser
Cleanser

A highly traditional, heavy-duty saponified foam cleanser geared toward brightening. Relying on a matrix of Myristic, Stearic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide, it creates a massive, dense lather that forcefully strips away stubborn afternoon oil. While highly effective at cutting through intense grease, this alkaline base temporarily raises the skins natural pH. It includes Ascorbyl Glucoside for brightening and Tea Tree for acne defense, making it suitable for thick, robust, hyper-oily profiles.

โ˜… 8.6
BHA PHA Pore Refining Cleanser
Aiken
BHA PHA Pore Refining Cleanser
Cleanser

A traditional, heavy-duty saponified foaming cleanser designed to tackle stubborn congestion. It relies on a matrix of Myristic, Stearic, and Lauric acids neutralized by Potassium Hydroxide to create a massive, dense lather. The addition of Gluconolactone (PHA) and Salicylic Acid (BHA) provides mild chemical exfoliation during the wash phase, successfully dissolving oxidized sebum plugs for combination to oily skin phenotypes.