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Potassium Coffeeate

A cosmetic ingredient used as antimicrobial, antioxidant, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Potassium Coffeeate is the potassium salt of a mixture of fatty acids derived from the oil obtained from the seeds of various species of Coffea.

What does it do?

Potassium Coffeeate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Antimicrobial

    kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms

  • Antioxidant

    neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant

    lowers surface tension, allowing oil and water to mix — the cleansing core of soaps and shampoos

EU regulatory status

Potassium Coffeeate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.

Frequently asked questions

What is Potassium Coffeeate?

Potassium Coffeeate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Coffeeate is the potassium salt of a mixture of fatty acids derived from the oil obtained from the seeds of various species of Coffea.

Is Potassium Coffeeate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Potassium Coffeeate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Potassium Coffeeate do in cosmetic products?

Potassium Coffeeate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antimicrobial, antioxidant, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant.

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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 25/06/2024