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Potassium Citrate

Potassium citrate is a potassium salt of citric acid, commonly used as a buffering agent to control the pH of cosmetic products. It helps maintain the stability and efficacy of other ingredients by keeping the product within a desired pH range. It can also function as a chelating agent.

NoneBuffering agentVeganEvidence: High
BenefitNone 0 / 4
RiskVery low 0 / 4

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Score 4.3 / 5
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Score 2.7 / 5

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