Calcium Lactate
Calcium Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an astringent, buffering agent. It is used in 53 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 31 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CALCIUM LACTATE |
| Function | ASTRINGENT, BUFFERING, KERATOLYTIC |
| CAS number | 814-80-2 |
| EC number | 212-406-7 |
| Prevalence | 53 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 31 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Eye Masks 39.6%Toners 9.4%Sheet Masks 7.5%Body Washes 5.7%Lip Masks 5.7%Serums 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Calcium Lactate do in skincare?
- Calcium Lactate functions as an astringent, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Calcium Lactate 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 Lactate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially eye masks (39.6% of its uses).
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