Difference between pure and regular Sodium Bicarbonate and skin irritation

Subject: Difference between pure and regular Sodium Bicarbonate and skin irritation

Hello,

Chemicals come in various grades.

• For synthetic chemicals, high-purity chemicals undergo additional processes to increase purity and reduce impurities that naturally occur during production.
• The same chemical might be used for different purposes (e.g., industrial cleaning vs. cosmetic use), requiring different grades or purities.

Regarding allergies:

• If you are already allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate, you will be allergic regardless of the grade used.
• If you are not allergic to Sodium Bicarbonate itself, using a higher grade might reduce the risk of irritation because lower grades often contain other impurities from the production process.
• Cosmetic grade chemicals have specific standards for various impurities, such as limiting heavy metals (e.g., no more than 20ppm) and prohibiting arsenic contamination.

Thank you.
Staff - MySkinRecipes