Potassium Carbomer

Potassium Carbomer is a cosmetic ingredient used as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM CARBOMER
FunctionEMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Body Lotions 100%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Carbomer do in skincare?
Potassium Carbomer functions as an emulsion stabilising, film forming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Carbomer 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 Carbomer?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (100% of its uses).

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