INCI name

CALCIUM CHLORIDE

Calcium chloride

A salt used as a thickener and in mineral formulas.

What it is

Calcium chloride is an inorganic salt. It can adjust viscosity in cleansers and is used as a source of calcium in some formulas.

Where it is used

Found in cleansers, bath products and some skin care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Astringent
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (149)

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