Potassium Nitrate
Potassium Nitrate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an oral care, soothing agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 206 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | POTASSIUM NITRATE |
| Function | ORAL CARE, SOOTHING |
| CAS number | 7757-79-1 |
| EC number | 231-818-8 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 206 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 22,200 |
Used in
Setting Spray & Powders 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Potassium Nitrate do in skincare?
- Potassium Nitrate functions as an oral care, soothing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Potassium Nitrate 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 Nitrate?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially setting spray & powders (100% of its uses).
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