Potassium Bicarbonate

Potassium Bicarbonate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 7 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI namePOTASSIUM BICARBONATE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number298-14-6
EC number206-059-0
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies7 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches9,900

Used in

Body Washes 100%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Bicarbonate do in skincare?
Potassium Bicarbonate functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Bicarbonate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Potassium Bicarbonate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body washes (100% of its uses).

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