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Combination of potassium and phosphate; Occurs naturally in the human body; Used in cosmetics primarily as a pH adjuster; Ruled safe as used in makeup and skin care
Potassium Phosphate
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Potassium dihydrogenorthophosphate
Purpose
This ingredient occurs naturally in the human body and is used primarily in cosmetics as a pH adjuster.
Rating
GOOD
Category
pH Adjuster/Stabilizer
INCI Purpose
BUFFERING
Alternative Names
At a Glance
Combination of potassium and phosphate
Occurs naturally in the human body
Used in cosmetics primarily as a pH adjuster
Ruled safe as used in makeup and skin care
Article
Potassium phosphate is a combination of the salt of potassium and phosphorus used in the form of phosphate. This chemical is naturally occurring in the human body, where it is used for repair and growth of cells and tissues.
The potassium phosphate used in skin care products is synthetically produced and primarily used in cosmetics to adjust (buffer) the formula’s pH value, keeping it in the acidic range. It has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics.
See: Potassium
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