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 name | FERRIC CHLORIDE |
| Function | ASTRINGENT |
| CAS number | 7705-08-0 |
| EC number | 231-729-4 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 143 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
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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