Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide is a buffering ingredient. It’s in 254 products on Poliage, most often body lotion, shampoo and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Potash lye. Used in small amounts to adjust pH or to turn fats into soap.
What it does
Contains Potassium Hydroxide: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36981, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as kalii hydroxidum.
Products that contain Potassium Hydroxide
Unilever
Crema corporal ritual energizante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, parabens, silicones
Unilever
Crema facial
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Crème Anti-âge jour bio à l’huile d’Argan et acide hyaluronique
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Cosmia
Creme jour anti-rides au q10
Lists fragrance
Yves rocher
Crème mains et ongles sublimatrice
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Longue Durée
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates
Yves Rocher
Crème Mains Hydratante Pur Arnica
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème visage et corps
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Garnier
Curl Nourish Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Gold Bond
Dark Spot Minimizing Body Cream
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Bubble
Deep Dive AHA + PHA Exfoliating Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid
Thrive Causemetics
Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Defying Gravity Deep Hydration Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Colgate
Dentifrice Blancheur Max White
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
Dewy Deep Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Gold Bond
Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief Foot Cream
Body lotion · Lists retinoid, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers
Versed
Doctor’s Visit Instant Resurfacing Mask
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Unilever
Dove Body Love Intensiva
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Drying-Alcohol Free Witch Hazel & Unscented Toner
Toner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED HAND CREAM
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
ECZEMA RELIEF MEDICATED SKIN PROTECTANT CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists parabens, silicones
Gold Bond
Eczema Relief Medicated Skin Protectant Cream & Lotion
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
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