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 name | CHROMIUM |
| Function | COLORANT |
| CAS number | 7440-47-3 |
| EC number | 231-157-5 |
| Prevalence | 4 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Nail |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,650 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
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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