Ingredient dictionary

Sodium Saccharin

Also listed as: Saccharin Sodium

Sodium Saccharin is the salt form of saccharin, a synthetic sweetener. Its main job in cosmetics is adding a mild sweet taste. It is on the label of 4 products in our library. Checked against our library November 6, 2026.

The catch: none for most people; check the full product list if your skin reacts easily.

What Sodium Saccharin does

Adds a mild sweet taste
Balances flavor in lip glosses and balms
Very sweet, so only small amounts are needed

Sodium Saccharin is made by chemical synthesis and is the sodium salt of saccharin, a synthetic sweetener. It is many times sweeter than sugar, so only tiny amounts are needed to make a product taste sweet.

Formulators use it in flavored lip glosses and lip balms because it dissolves easily in the water-based part of a formula. It adds sweetness without adding sugar, and it has very little scent of its own. At higher levels, some people notice a faint bitter aftertaste, so the amount is kept low.

Good for

Flavored lip glosses and lip care products, where a sweet taste is part of the appeal.

Be careful if

Nothing in particular for most skin types.

Frequently asked questions

Is sodium saccharin safe in lip gloss?

It is widely used in food, drinks and personal care products, and most people tolerate it well in small amounts. If a product makes your lips sting, feel itchy or look red, stop using it and ask a doctor or pharmacist.

Does sodium saccharin make lip gloss taste sweet?

Yes. It adds a sweet taste without adding sugar. Because it is so sweet, only small amounts are needed to flavor a lip product, and it helps keep the taste balanced and pleasant.