SODIUM SALICYLATE is graded A** (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.

SODIUM SALICYLATE

Safety grade: A**

Sodium salicylate is a salt form of salicylic acid, a compound derived from willow bark and wintergreen plants. It's used in cosmetics to help preserve products and prevent the growth of unwanted bacteria and microorganisms.

This ingredient acts as a preservative to extend the shelf life of cosmetic products and prevent microbial contamination, while also serving as a denaturant to make products unsuitable for ingestion.

Graded using: COSING, FDA.

Last verified: May 26, 2026