Is Potassium Chloride comedogenic?

Comedogenic rating

5/5 · High risk

Potassium Chloride is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.

Rated 5 in patch studies; usually present in tiny amounts.

Also listed as

Potassium Chloride

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Sodium Chloride — 5/5

Frequently asked questions

›Is Potassium Chloride comedogenic?

Potassium Chloride is considered highly comedogenic (rated 5/5). Acne-prone skin should avoid leave-on products that list it near the top of the ingredient list.

›What is the comedogenic rating of Potassium Chloride?

5 out of 5 (high risk). Rated 5 in patch studies; usually present in tiny amounts.

›Other names for Potassium Chloride on ingredient labels

It is usually listed under its own name.