Citric Acid Monohydrate
Citric Acid Monohydrate is used as a buffering agent to maintain the pH balance of cosmetic formulations.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose
Function
Tricarboxylic acid used primarily as pH adjuster, buffering agent, and chelating agent, with mild exfoliant contribution in combination peels. In triple-acid peel formulations (salicylic + citric + mandelic acids) demonstrated clinically significant reduction in inflammatory lesions and PIH in Fitzpatrick IV–V patients. Sodium citrate form used to buffer PHA (gluconolactone) formulations to prevent pH drift.
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details
Description
Citric Acid Monohydrate is used as a buffering agent to maintain the pH balance of cosmetic formulations.
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.