ph-adjuster

Potassium Hydroxide

Generally safe·Strong evidence

Used like sodium hydroxide to adjust pH in cosmetics at very low levels. At finished-product pH, it is neutralized and well tolerated.

Products with Potassium Hydroxide

97
Numbuzin
No.5 Vitamin Concentrated Serum
95
Naturium
AHA Exfoliating Mask 10%
93
SKIN1004
Madagascar Centella Poremizing Deep Cleansing Foam
92
Peace Out
Acne Serum
82
Gold Bond
Ultimate Healing Lotion with Aloe
82
Kao
UV Aqua Rich Watery Essence

References

CIR Final Report: Potassium Hydroxide ↗

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