Sodium+Metabisulfite

Sodium Metabisulfite is a cosmetic toxin. It can affect you if it is breathed in and if it comes into contact with your skin or eyes it can irritate them. Along with that it can also irritate the nose, throat and lungs which would then cause coughing and wheezing. This chemical can be found in these types of products; Hair Color and Bleaching, Skin Fading/Lightener, Facial Moisturizer/Treatment, Sunless Tanning, Anti-aging, Moisturizer, Facial Cleanser, Around-eye Cream, Body Wash/Cleanser, Depilatory, Hair Spray, Anti-itch/rash Cream, Perfume, Blush, Bronzer/Highlighter, Powder. This chemical is harmful if swallowed, it is an irritant, there is a risk of serious damage to eyes, and if it comes into contact with acids it liberates toxic gas. Sodium and potassium metabisulfite are used as antioxidants in photographic film development.