Potassium Gluconate
AKA “Gluconic acid, monopotassium salt, RefChem:867818, Potassium D-gluconate, D-Gluconic acid, Gluconic acid potassium salt, D-Gluconic acid potassium salt
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Potassium gluconate
AKA: Gluconic acid, Monopotassium salt, RefChem:867818, Potassium D-gluconate, D-Gluconic acid, Gluconic acid potassium salt, D-Gluconic acid potassium salt
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Humectant
Chelating Agent
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Synthetic
Clean
A natural mineral that helps stabilize formulas while protecting skin from environmental stressors. It keeps products fresh and your skin barrier strong.
Solubility FREELY SOL IN WATER; PRACTICALLY INSOL IN ETHER, BENZENE, ABSOLUTE ALCOHOL, CHLOROFORM
Formula
C6H11KO7
Mol. Weight
234.25
CAS #
299-27-4
Form
Powder
State
Liquid
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Functions
Chelating
Grabs onto metal ions in water that would destabilize the formula. Keeps your product from going bad or changing color.
Skin Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Moisturising
Nourishes & Protects
Traditional Use
Derived from glucose, this salt was developed in the 20th century as a mineral supplement and skin conditioning agent. Used in modern cosmetics for hydration and as a potassium source for skin health.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR