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Potassium Chloride
Electrolyte and mineral salt that helps regulate ionic balance, viscosity, and tonicity of aqueous formulations.
electrolytesaltosmotic balance
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5
What is it?
Potassium salt of hydrochloric acid. Used in cosmetics as an electrolyte, tonicity regulator, component of mineral water systems, and auxiliary stabilizer.
Found in toners, essences, aqueous serums, cleansing agents, hair care, and products with mineral or isotonic positioning.
Key Benefits
Maintains tonicity
Helps aqueous formulations be closer to a comfortable osmotic environment.
Affects viscosity
As an electrolyte, it can change the behavior of some thickeners and cleansing systems.
Adds a mineral profile
Useful in formulations where the brand builds a concept around mineral or seawater.
Suitable for
Main Actions
Non-active potassium
Potassium Chloride in cosmetics should not be read as a potassium dietary supplement. Its role is primarily technological and osmotic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Potassium Chloride do for skin?
Found in toners, essences, aqueous serums, cleansing agents, hair care, and products with mineral or isotonic positioning.
Who should use Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride is suitable for: toners, essences, cleansing, mineral formulations.
Are there any warnings about Potassium Chloride?
Potassium Chloride in cosmetics should not be read as a potassium dietary supplement. Its role is primarily technological and osmotic.
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