POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE

Ingredient type:PH ADJUSTER

✨ Role: Potassium hydroxide is primarily used as a pH agent. It is used to adjust the pH of a formulation to ensure that it is compatible with human skin.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is safe in the low concentrations typically used in cosmetics.

✨ Vegan: Yes, potassium hydroxide is a mineral chemical compound and does not come from animal sources.

✨ Note: Although safe in low concentrations, potassium hydroxide is a strong alkali and can be irritating at higher concentrations. It is important that the final formulation is properly adjusted to avoid skin irritation.

Found in: It is often found in facial cleansers, lotions, creams, and hair products, where it regulates pH to ensure stability and optimal skin tolerance.

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