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Potassium Chloride

Potassium Chloride


3Moderate risk. A common trigger for acne-prone skin, especially leave-on products.

Same caveat as sodium chloride - the rating is widely repeated but poorly sourced.

What it does


thickener

How solid is that number


The rating is graded disputed. Sources disagree. This figure circulates on clinic lists without a clear original citation, so treat it as a reason to patch test rather than a settled number.

It describes the raw ingredient in isolation. In a finished product, how much is present and where it sits in the ingredient list matter just as much. Run the whole label through the checker to see it in context.
Potassium Chloride in its raw form
Potassium Chloride