Chromium

Chromium is a cosmetic ingredient used as a colorant agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,650 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameCHROMIUM
FunctionCOLORANT
CAS number7440-47-3
EC number231-157-5
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inNail
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies1,650 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches60,500

Used in

Nail Care 50%Facial Treatments 25%Toners 25%

Frequently asked

What does Chromium do in skincare?
Chromium functions as a colorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Chromium?
It is most commonly found in Nail products, especially nail care (50% of its uses).

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