What is Calcium Gluconate?

Calcium Gluconate is a calcium salt of gluconic acid, a mild organic acid. It is commonly used in various industries, including cosmetics, as a chelating agent and a source of calcium.

What does Calcium Gluconate do in skincare?

In skincare products, Calcium Gluconate helps to improve product stability by neutralizing metal ions that can cause degradation. It also has mild humectant properties, contributing to skin hydration.

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Calcium Gluconate

Calcium Gluconate is a mineral salt derived from gluconic acid and calcium. In cosmetics, it primarily functions as a chelating agent, binding to metal ions to prevent them from affecting product stability or appearance. It can also act as a humectant, helping to attract and retain moisture in the skin.

Mineral saltVegan

BenefitMinimal 1 / 4

Hydration i1.5 / 4

Whether the ingredient helps increase the skin’s water content — humectants that attract water, ingredients that reduce water loss, or ones that make skin feel less dry.

RiskVery low 0 / 4

Rated by SpottyLabs' ingredient methodology, independent of brands.

What it helps with

Stabilizes formulations
Attracts moisture to skin

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Frequently asked questions

What is Calcium Gluconate?: Calcium Gluconate is a calcium salt of gluconic acid, a mild organic acid. It is commonly used in various industries, including cosmetics, as a chelating agent and a source of calcium.
What does Calcium Gluconate do in skincare?: In skincare products, Calcium Gluconate helps to improve product stability by neutralizing metal ions that can cause degradation. It also has mild humectant properties, contributing to skin hydration.