Potassium Hydroxide
Potassium Hydroxide is a pH adjuster used in skincare. It's found in 167 products in our database, making it one of the most common ingredients.
What it does
Formula balancers
Who it's best for
A formula support ingredient that ensures product stability.
- Keeps the product at the right pH for both efficacy and skin compatibility
- Not something you choose — but important for the formula to work
- Generally present at very low concentrations and well-tolerated
Works well with
- +Works on your skin(active)
- +Draws in moisture(humectant)
167 products
Formula balancers
Best products with Potassium Hydroxide
Top products with Potassium Hydroxide
DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream
BALANCEFUL 5D Cica Complex AHA Pore Refining Toner for Clear, Smooth Skin
Barrier Booster Vitamin C Milky Toner Essence with Niacinamide
ATOBARRIER365 Hydro CERA-HA Ceramide + Hyaluronic Acid Face Serum for Skin Moisture Barrier Repair
Mini Alpha Beta® Extra Strength Daily Peel Pads
Vitamin C Lactic Firm & Bright Eye Treatment
Expert Vitamin C 25% Antioxidant Serum for Brightening
No. 9 NAD Bio Lifting-sil Essence
Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Serum
Alpha Beta® On The Spot Eliminator 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Gel
The Vitamin C Serum
Alpha Beta® Universal Daily Peel Pads
Yuja Brightening 2-in-1 Mask to Foam Cleanser with Vitamin C + Niacinamide
RETINOL SKIN CREAM
Smart Clinical Repair™ Wrinkle Correcting Anti-Aging Serum with 1% Retinoid
Benefiance Eye Cream Set
Travel-Size Start'r Set: Oily + Combo Skin Edition
Healer Skin Protection Mask Sheet
Brightening & Firming Vitamin-C Serum with Ferulic Acid
Vitamin C 15% Refillable Treatment Serum to Brighten and Smooth
Frequently asked questions
What does Potassium Hydroxide do in skincare?
Potassium Hydroxide is classified as "formula balancers" in skincare formulations. Formula balancers.
Is Potassium Hydroxide safe for sensitive skin?
Potassium Hydroxide is generally well-tolerated and has no specific concern flags in our database. As with any ingredient, patch-test if you have highly reactive skin.
What products contain Potassium Hydroxide?
167 products in our database contain Potassium Hydroxide. The highest-rated is Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream scoring 9.8/9.8.
Can I use Potassium Hydroxide every day?
pH adjusters are present at minimal concentrations and are part of daily product use. They are not a concern for any skin type.