Citric Acid

Citric Acid

INCI Name: Citric Acid

Purposes: Buffering , Chelating , Masking

Citric acid is used in a variety of products. It is commonly found in citrus fruits such as limes, oranges and lemons. It is used to lower the pH of formulations, but is also an AHA (alpha-hydroxyacid). Another example of an AHA is glycolic acid. There has been some research that shows using citric acid regularly can help sun-damaged skin, increase its thickness and promote the formation of glycosaminoglycans, which are hydrating compounds in the skin.

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