Sodium Ascorbate

Sodium Ascorbate molecular structurePubChem

5+ year old children • Skin contact product

Check for Different Age (6 available)

Is this kid-friendly to use Sodium Ascorbate?

✅
YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 2 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Sodium Ascorbate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (school-age kids, older children, preteens), sodium ascorbate applied to the skin is usually low risk. The main issue is that some people can get a skin allergy or irritation. It is not known to cause cancer or long-term body damage and is not expected to build up in the environment.

✅What to Do

If you use a product with sodium ascorbate on a child 5+ years: do a small patch test first (apply a little to the inside of the forearm and wait 24–48 hours). Start with products made for sensitive skin or lower concentrations. Do not use on broken, red, or cracked skin. Stop use and rinse if you see redness, itching, swelling, or a rash. If a reaction is severe or spreading, see a doctor.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for skin allergy or irritation — a safety review by a cosmetic industry panel found strong evidence this can happen (Cosmetic Ingredient Review). Also note that some product verification programs restrict use of this ingredient unless the maker provides extra safety proof. Government reviews (Environment Canada) report it is not expected to be systemically toxic or to persist in the environment. Because safety assessments sometimes rely on related chemicals and have concentration limits, avoid high-strength products and follow product instructions.

Confidence: HIGH

Are you holding the product?

Scan the full ingredient label and understand if it's safe for your child.

Scan the full label for free
Get instant analysis of all ingredients together

Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

Immune system: A cosmetic safety review panel identified strong evidence that this ingredient can cause skin allergic reactions in people. Because it can trigger immune responses on contact, it is a real immune-system risk when used on skin, especially for sensitive users.
Irritant: A formal cosmetic safety assessment found this ingredient is a human skin toxicant or allergen. That means it can cause redness, itching, or rashes when it touches skin, which is important for babies and people with sensitive skin.
Eczema: The same cosmetic safety review shows strong evidence of skin allergy. Allergic or irritating ingredients can trigger or make eczema and similar skin conditions worse in children and adults.

Tap or hover over labels to see detailed risk information.

Alternative Names for Sodium Ascorbate

This ingredient may also be listed as:

sodium ascorbateL-ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM SALTL-ASCORBATE, SODIUMAKOS016373592(+)-SODIUM L-ASCORBATE;VITAMIN C SODIUM SALT;SODIUM L-ASCORBATEL-ASCORBIC ACID, SODIUM SALT (1:1)SCHEMBL19378674FT-06277033-HYDROXY-4-(SODIOOXY)-5-(1,2-DIHYDROXYETHYL)FURAN-2(5H)-ONESODIUM (2R)-2-(1,2-DIHYDROXYETHYL)-4-HYDROXY-5-OXO-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-3-OLATESODIUM 2-(1,2-DIHYDROXYETHYL)-4-HYDROXY-5-OXO-2,5-DIHYDROFURAN-3-OLATE

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Sodium Ascorbate

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Sodium Ascorbate or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Sodium Ascorbate

Is this kid-friendly to use Sodium Ascorbate?

Yes, Sodium Ascorbate is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the immune system risks of Sodium Ascorbate for children?

Could weaken or confuse immune system.

What are the irritant risks of Sodium Ascorbate for children?

Can cause skin redness, itchiness, or rashes—especially on sensitive baby skin.

What are the eczema risks of Sodium Ascorbate for children?

Linked to triggering or worsening eczema and similar skin conditions.

What products contain Sodium Ascorbate?

Sodium Ascorbate is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Sodium Ascorbate?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

📱

Want to scan another product?

Use our camera scanner to analyze more ingredient labels

Scan Another Product