Potassium Sulfate

Potassium Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 6 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 16 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI namePOTASSIUM SULFATE
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number7778-80-5
EC number231-915-5
Prevalence6 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies16 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches6,600

Used in

Body Washes 16.7%Face Cleansers 16.7%Hair Loss Treatments 16.7%Lip Moisturizers 16.7%Nail Care 16.7%Sunscreens 16.7%

Frequently asked

What does Potassium Sulfate do in skincare?
Potassium Sulfate functions as a viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Potassium Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (16.7% of its uses).

Manufacturers with experience using Potassium Sulfate

Match with vetted US contract manufacturers that have hands-on experience formulating with this ingredient.