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Solvent

POTASSIUM CYCLODEXTRIN

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A potassium-salt form of cyclodextrin used as a solubiliser and encapsulator for fragrance and actives. Cyclodextrins have a strong tolerability record.

Function

SKIN PROTECTINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Solubiliser
  • Encapsulation of actives
  • Fragrance carrier

Known concerns

  • Sparse data on the specific K-salt
  • High-% lipid stripping risk

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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