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Calcium Potassium Carbomer
AKA “Carbomer calcium potassium salt”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Calcium potassium carbomer
AKA: Carbomer calcium potassium salt
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Occlusive
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Calcium Potassium Carbomer is the calcium potassium salt of Carbomer
CAS #
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Form
Powder
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Viscosity Controlling
Anti-Inflammatory
Boosts Collagen
Antimicrobial
Creates protective layer
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic polymer developed in the late 20th century for use as a thickening and stabilizing agent in cosmetic gels and creams.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR