Calcium Chloride

Explained

Calcium chloride is a white, odorless, crystalline solid. It is an astringent and can be used to change the viscosity of products.

This ingredient is highly soluble in water, acetic acid, and ethanol.

There are many forms of this ingredient, including monohydrate, dihydrate, tetrahydrate, and hexahydrate.

See all 595 products with Calcium Chloride

What it does

Astringent Tending to draw together or constrict tissues; styptic. may unclog pores, remove excess oil, shrink appearance of pores, tighten skin, cleanse irritants from skin, reduce inflammation, reduce acne, provide anti-bacterial benefits

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.6%
Top categories
Makeup
Eye Care
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 32318
INCI Name CALCIUM CHLORIDE
INN Name calcium chloride
EC #  233-140-8
Ph. Eur. Name calcii chloridum
All Functions Astringent, Viscosity Controlling