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 name | POTASSIUM BICARBONATE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 298-14-6 |
| EC number | 206-059-0 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 7 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
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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