Potassium Chloride
What Potassium Chloride is & what it does
A mineral salt used to adjust viscosity and stabilize formulas. It serves a functional, texturizing role.
What does Potassium Chloride do in skincare?
Potassium Chloride is a mineral salt used in cosmetics mainly as a viscosity-adjusting agent and to help stabilize formulas. It can thicken or modify the texture of certain water-based products. It does not act as an active skincare ingredient on its own.
Is Potassium Chloride safe?
Potassium Chloride is a common salt used in many products and is generally considered safe at the levels found in cosmetics. It is used in small amounts as a formulation aid. Sensitivity is uncommon but, as always, can vary between people.
Is Potassium Chloride natural or synthetic?
Potassium Chloride occurs naturally as a mineral and can also be produced synthetically, with the two being chemically identical. The grade used in cosmetics is purified for consistent quality regardless of its source.
Sunscreens with Potassium Chloride
We rate 30 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Haruharu WONDER Black Rice Moisture Airyfit Daily Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
92/100
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House of Dohwa Rice Bran Sunscreen SPF 50+ PA++++
88/100
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Dior Snow Ultimate UV Shield Tone Up SPF 50+ PA+++
86/100
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Dr Irena Eris Clinic Way Multi-protective Anti-wrinkle Cream SPF 50
85/100
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Tarte Amazonian Clay Full Coverage Foundation Spf 15
84/100
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Hera UV Protector Multi-defense Hydrating Sun Cream SPF50+ /pa++++
84/100
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Dior Ultimate Uv Shield Skin-Breathable Brightening Emulsion Spf50+ Pa++++
83/100
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Goodal Heartleaf Soothing Green Tone Up Sun Cream
82/100
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Dermadoctor DD Cream Dermatologically Defining BB Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
82/100
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Motives by Loren Ridinger Motives® Liquid Powder Mineral Foundation with SPF 15
81/100