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Potassium Benzoate

Low Concern

Quick verdict

Use with caution

Potassium Benzoate skin safety dashboard

Potassium Benzoate scores 70/100 across 1 product analyses. The most important acne and irritation checks are summarized first.

Comedogenic rating

3/5

Moderate clogging risk; formula context matters.

Fungal acne concern

Lower

No major fungal-acne warning is flagged by current data.

Pregnancy concern

Lower

No elevated pregnancy-specific concern is flagged here.

Skin types to avoid

Acne-prone

Based on pore-clogging and irritation risk signals.

What is Potassium Benzoate and why is it used?

We're still generating a detailed description for Potassium Benzoate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up.

Will Potassium Benzoate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)

Comedogenic Risk: 3/5

Potassium Benzoate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Potassium Benzoate?

Low Concern

Potassium Benzoate currently scores 70/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.

Is Potassium Benzoate safe for pregnancy?

While our analysis gives Potassium Benzoate a safety score of 70/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.

Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Potassium Benzoate?

No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Potassium Benzoate, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.

How we rate this ingredient

Provisional AI estimate - being verified against official sources.

We have not yet attached an official citation to this ingredient. The current rating is a provisional AI estimate and will be updated as authoritative sources are added.

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Found in 1 Products

Smoothie Outf von geek&gorgeous - contains Potassium Benzoate
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Smoothie Outf von geek&gorgeous

low

Ähnlich wie Natriumbenzoat ist dies ein gängiges Konservierungsmittel, das allgemein als sicher gilt.

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Commonly used with Potassium Benzoate

Ingredients that most often appear alongside Potassium Benzoate in the formulas we have analyzed. Open any one to see its comedogenic rating and safety profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Potassium Benzoate and why is it used?
We're still generating a detailed description for Potassium Benzoate. Check back shortly - or scan a product containing this ingredient to speed things up. Across 1 products in our database, Potassium Benzoate appears in various formulations. Use our free skincare ingredient checker to see how it interacts with other ingredients in specific products.
Will Potassium Benzoate clog my pores? (Comedogenic Rating)
Potassium Benzoate has an estimated comedogenic risk of 3/5 based on GlowLens ingredient scoring across 1 product analyses. A higher number signals a stronger pore-clogging tendency for acne-prone skin. This is informational, not medical advice.
Known Side Effects and Allergies: how concerning is Potassium Benzoate?
Potassium Benzoate currently scores 70/100, which places it in a lower-concern band overall. The main practical consideration is skin irritation, sensitivity, or breakouts in formulas where it appears alongside other potentially irritating ingredients. This is informational, not medical advice.
Is Potassium Benzoate safe for pregnancy?
While our analysis gives Potassium Benzoate a safety score of 70/100 with a low concern level, we recommend consulting your healthcare provider about any cosmetic ingredients during pregnancy or nursing. GlowLens provides general safety assessments - pregnancy-specific advice should come from your doctor or midwife.
Final Verdict: who should be most cautious with Potassium Benzoate?
No specific skin type is automatically excluded for Potassium Benzoate, but a patch test is still useful for reactive skin. This is informational, not medical advice.