Calcium Citrate

Calcium Citrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 86 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCALCIUM CITRATE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number813-94-5
EC number212-391-7
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies86 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches22,200

Used in

Serums 30%Eye Moisturizers 20%Face Cleansers 20%General Moisturizers 10%Night Moisturizers 10%Tanning 10%

Frequently asked

What does Calcium Citrate do in skincare?
Calcium Citrate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Calcium Citrate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Calcium Citrate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (30% of its uses).

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