Potassium Isostearate

Potassium Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI namePOTASSIUM ISOSTEARATE
FunctionSURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68413-46-7
EC number270-218-0
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Body Lotions 33.3%Face Cleansers 33.3%Grooming Tools 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Isostearate do in skincare?
Potassium Isostearate functions as a surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Potassium Isostearate 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 Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body lotions (33.3% of its uses).

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