Ferric Chloride

Ferric Chloride is a cosmetic ingredient used as an astringent agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 143 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameFERRIC CHLORIDE
FunctionASTRINGENT
CAS number7705-08-0
EC number231-729-4
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies143 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches5,400

Used in

Eyebrows 28.6%Mascaras 28.6%Face Primers 14.3%Highlighters 14.3%Setting Spray & Powders 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Ferric Chloride do in skincare?
Ferric Chloride functions as an astringent agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Ferric Chloride?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially eyebrows (28.6% of its uses).

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