Characteristics
- INCI
- Calcium Chloride
- CAS
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10043-52-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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233-140-8
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Calcium Chloride
- Functions
- astringent, viscosity controlling
Description
Calcium Chloride is a mineral salt made from calcium and chlorine, and in cosmetics it’s usually used as a helper ingredient rather than a star active. You’ll most often see it in formulas where it helps adjust texture, stabilize a product, or support the way other ingredients work. In some skincare and haircare products, it can also contribute to a firmer feel or help create a more structured gel-like consistency.
For skin and hair, calcium chloride doesn’t act like a classic moisturizer or treatment ingredient, but it can improve how a formula performs on application. That means it may be found in cleansers, masks, styling products, and certain specialty treatments where texture and stability matter. People who enjoy well-formulated products with a specific finish may benefit from it indirectly, since it helps the product stay uniform and behave as intended.
Caveat: calcium chloride can be irritating at higher concentrations, especially on very sensitive or compromised skin, so it’s generally best tolerated when used in carefully balanced formulas. As with any ingredient, the overall product matters more than the ingredient alone, and patch testing is a sensible idea if you know your skin reacts easily.
Found in products (864 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Filorga Laboratories (76 продуктов)
