Calcium Potassium Carbomer

AKA: Carbomer calcium potassium salt

Synthetic

Occlusive

Emulsifier

Not Clean

OriginDerived from acrylic acid polymers (Carbomer) modified with calcium and potassium salts. Synthesized through polymerization of acrylic acid followed by neutralization with calcium and potassium compounds.

Calcium Potassium Carbomer is the calcium potassium salt of Carbomer

CAS #

-

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Viscosity Controlling

Anti-Inflammatory

Boosts Collagen

Antimicrobial

Creates protective layer

Keeps product blended

Controls product thickness

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes

Concentration Guide

CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.

CIR · report published 2018

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR