Saccharated lime (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Synonym(s)

Calcium saccharate

Definition
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"Saccharates" means a salt of sucrose, "lime" the alkaline earth metal calcium.

Saccharated lime, also called calcium saccharate, the calcium salt of sucrose, is used in cosmetic formulations. The compound acts as an emulsion stabilizer (supports the formation of emulsions and improves the stability and shelf life of emulsions).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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