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Calcium Chloride

What Calcium Chloride is & what it does

A mineral salt used to stabilize emulsions and adjust texture, and to add minerals. It serves mainly a functional role.

What does Calcium Chloride do in skincare?

Calcium Chloride is an inorganic salt used mainly to adjust viscosity and help control texture and stability in formulas. It contributes to the salt balance that influences how an emulsion holds together. It is typically used in small amounts.

Is Calcium Chloride natural or synthetic?

Calcium Chloride is an inorganic mineral salt that can occur naturally and is also produced industrially for consistent purity. The cosmetic-grade material is the same compound regardless of how it is sourced. It is a simple salt of calcium and chlorine.

Is Calcium Chloride safe?

Calcium Chloride is a common salt used at low levels in cosmetics for texture and stability. It is generally considered well tolerated in finished products at typical use levels. Anyone with specific concerns can review the ingredient list and consult a professional.

Sunscreens with Calcium Chloride

We rate 24 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

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