Ingredient
Citric Acid
2-Hydroxypropane-1,2,3-tricarboxylic acid
AHA
What it is
A naturally occurring alpha-hydroxy acid used mainly to adjust and buffer pH and to chelate trace metals in a formula.
How it works
It donates and accepts protons to hold the product at its target pH and binds metal ions that would otherwise degrade the formula.
What it does
Chelating agent
Buffering
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.
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