The calcium salt of gluconic acid, used as a chelating agent.
What it is
Calcium gluconate is the calcium salt of gluconic acid. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent (binds metal ions) and a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in creams, serums, toners and cleansing products.
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.
The label does not show which of its listed functions it serves in a particular product.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
- Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
- Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (374)
- Ginger Scalp Serum · The Body Shop
- I Heart Revolution Peach Mattifying Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Vegan Collagen Firming Night Cream · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bouncy Drops Tremella Mushroom Hydrating Jelly Toner · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle 10% Niacinamide 4% TXA Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Mini Night Cream & Serum Duo · Revolution
- Radiant Youth Day Cream SPF30 · Lumene
- Eye Cream · Lumene
- Radiant Youth Night Cream · Lumene
- Multi-Peptide Serum · Lumene
- Soothing Tonic With Hamamelis · ArtDeco
- Hydrating Body Mist – Rose & Sweet Almond · ArtDeco