Ingredient · dataset v56
Disodium EDTA and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
A metal-grabbing chelator that keeps formulas stable; a synthetic salt with no fatty chain.
Used at fractions of a percent.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Chelator
Also listed as
Tetrasodium EDTA, EDTA, Tetrasodium EDTA, Edetate Disodium, Trisodium EDTA, Calcium Disodium EDTA
Checked products with this ingredient (35)
Product types: Antifungal treatments, Body care, Cleansers, Makeup, Masks, Micellar waters, Moisturizers, Serums & Treatments, Shampoos, Sunscreens, Toners
Antifungal treatments (6)
- Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Ketoconazole 1%)
- Head & Shoulders Clinical Strength Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Selenium Sulfide 1%)
- Touch Acne Treatment Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)
- Dr. Song 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Advanced Acne Gel
- Neutrogena Clear Pore Cleanser/Mask 4.2 oz
- Zapzyt Maximum Strength Acne Treatment Gel (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%)
Body care (5)
- Paula's Choice All Over Hair & Body Shampoo
- Vanicream Gentle Body Wash
- SEEN Body Wash Fragrance Free 10 fl oz
- CLn BodyWash 8 fl oz
- CLn 2-in-1 Gentle Wash & Shampoo 8 fl oz
Cleansers (2)
Makeup (2)
Masks (1)
Micellar waters (8)
- Bioderma Sensibio Micellar Water
- Eucerin Face Gentle Cleansing Hydrating Micellar Water 13.5 oz
- Torriden Dive-In Cleansing Water 400 ml
- Bioderma Sebium H2O Micellar Water 500 ml
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Vitamin C 13.5 fl oz
- Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water with Salicylic Acid 13.5 fl oz
- COSRX Low pH Niacinamide Micellar Cleansing Water 400 ml
Moisturizers (4)
- Hada Labo Tokyo Skin Plumping Gel Cream
- Fruit of the Earth Aloe Vera Gel
- Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Lotion 170ml
- Mixsoon Glacier Water Ice Soothing Gel 150 ml
Serums & Treatments (1)
Shampoos (2)
Sunscreens (1)
Toners (3)
Related chelator
- Etidronic Acid — No known trigger
- Pentasodium Pentetate — No known trigger
- Pentetic Acid — No known trigger
- Sodium Gluconate — No known trigger
- Sodium Phytate — No known trigger
- Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate — No known trigger
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Disodium EDTA trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: A metal-grabbing chelator that keeps formulas stable; a synthetic salt with no fatty chain.
Does Disodium EDTA feed Malassezia?
No known link: Disodium EDTA is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Disodium EDTA →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.