Disodium Edta
Disodium Edta is a viscosity controlling and chelating ingredient. It’s in 1,507 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, body lotion and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A chelating agent. Binds metal ions from water that would otherwise discolor or spoil a formula.
What it does
Contains Disodium Edta: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Disodium Edta: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 33604, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as edetate disodium, natrii edetas, sodium edta and edta disodium.
Products that contain Disodium Edta
Olay
Regenerist Night Recovery Night Cream Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Retinol 24 MAX Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Retinol 24 Starter Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Retinol24 Night Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer | Original
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, silicones
Olay
Regenerist Ultra Rich Moisturizer Fragrance-Free
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Olay
Regenerist Wrinkle Correcting Night Treatment
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones
Murad
Rejuvenating & Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones
Olay
Renewing Exfoliating Cleanser with Retinol
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, sulfates, salicylic acid
Olay
Renewing Eyes Retinol 24 MAX Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Repair + Strength Argan Oil Conditioner, Paraben-Free
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cetaphil
Restoraderm Soothing Wash
Cleanser · Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Retinol 24 MAX Night Smoothing Serum
Serum · Lists retinoid, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Laura Geller
Retinol Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Retinol Overnight Body & Face Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, silicones
L’Oréal
Revitalift filler
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Bille Anti-Transpirant Invisible Aqua 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Bille Antibactérien Fraicheur Continue 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Rexona Déodorant Femme Bille Cotton Soft 50ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
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