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 name | CALCIUM CITRATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 813-94-5 |
| EC number | 212-391-7 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 86 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
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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