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Skin Conditioning

POTASSIUM HYDROXYCITRATE

CAS 232281-44-6 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The potassium salt of hydroxycitric acid — a gentle fruit-acid-derived conditioner with mild chelating action. Well tolerated and safer than free fruit acids due to neutralization.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild fruit-acid skin conditioner
  • Provides chelation of trace metal ions
  • Compatible with sensitive skin
  • Naturally derived from Garcinia/citrus chemistry

Known concerns

  • Mild AHA-like activity may slightly lower pH
  • Otherwise no significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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