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Calcium Salicylate
AKA “Calcium disalicylate, Benzoic acid, calcium salt (2:1), RefChem:573557, DTXCID501029737”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Calcium salicylate
AKA: Calcium disalicylate, Benzoic acid, Calcium salt (2:1), RefChem:573557, DTXCID501029737
Synthetic · Preservative | Skin Conditioning | Astringent · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Preservative
Astringent
Skin Conditioner
Chemical Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
Keeps the product fresh and effective by preventing unwanted bacteria and mold from growing, so your formula stays potent from first use to last.
Formula
C14H10CaO6
Mol. Weight
314.30
CAS #
824-35-1
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from salicylic acid and calcium compounds through chemical synthesis. Produced by reacting salicylic acid with calcium hydroxide or calcium carbonate under controlled conditions.
Function
Preservative | Skin Conditioning | Astringent
Benefits
Preserves Formula
Fights Bacteria
Reduces Inflammation
Prevents microbial growth
Traditional Use
Salicylic acid derivatives were studied in the 20th century for their exfoliating properties. The calcium salt form was developed as a milder alternative to free salicylic acid in skincare products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Acne
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not Phototoxic
Concentration Guide
0.5%
0%1%
Reg. Limit
EU regulatory limit: 0.5%. Not to be used for children under 3 years of age (2) Source: EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, Annex V (Preservatives), Entry 3.
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR