Citric Acid
INCI name
- CITRIC ACID,
Alternative names
- Zitronensäure,
- acidum citricum,
- Anhydrous Citric Acid,
- Citronensäure,
- E 330,
- 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-Propant-Tricarbonsäure,
Origin
- biotechnological,
Definition
- 2-Hydroxy-1,2,3-propanetricarboxylic acid,
INCI function
- buffering,
- Chelating,
Substance category
No information available
Characteristics
- Keratolytic
- stabilizes the pH-value of cosmetic products
- Reacts and forms complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics
- approved for certified natural cosmetics
CAS-No.
- 77-92-9,
EINECS/EILINCS-No.
- 201-069-1,
Studies, literature and statements
Kosmetik Lexikon, page 61
For setting the pH value in cosmetic products. Effective on the skin, slightly keratolytic (skin solvent) and is therefore used in peeling crèmes.
Product examples
This list includes 10 random products that contain Citric Acid.
- Annemarie Börlind Dna-Protect Sonnen-Creme Lsf 30
- Nivea For Men Pflegedusche Sport
- Phyris Golden Cream & Mask
- Esse Organic Skincare Cream Mask
- Dr. Baumann Cosmetic Pure Essetial Body Lotion
- Biotulin Daynite 24+ Gesichtscreme
- Nairian Nairian Hair
- Fa Sport
- Lacura Anti Aging Augenpflege 2021 Anti Aging Augenpflege Q10
- Ringana Fresh Eye Serum