Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium Hydroxide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 46 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 753 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM HYDROXIDE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 1305-62-0 |
| EC number | 215-137-3 |
| Prevalence | 46 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 753 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 14,800 |
Used in
Grooming 47.8%Body Treatments 10.9%Face Cleansers 8.7%Deodorant 6.5%Serums 4.3%Body Lotions 2.2%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Hydroxide do in skincare?
- Calcium Hydroxide functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Calcium Hydroxide?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (47.8% of its uses).
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