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.
- Balea Creme Seife Milch & Honig
- Syoss Shine Boost Shampoo
- Haka Kunz Frucht Schaumbad
- Déesse His & Hers Citrusextrakt-Creme
- Bübchen Bübchen Sensitive Sonnenmilch Lsf 30 150ml
- A4 Cosmetics A4 Blue Dust Tonic Spray
- Satin Naturel Bio Hyaluronic Acid Concentrate
- Logona Naturkosmetik Pur Beruhigendes Duschgel
- Sioris Deep In A Barrier Cream
- Inecto Argan Conditioner