Acetic Acid
Acetic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, fragrance agent. It is used in 138 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 6,550 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ACETIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 64-19-7 |
| EC number | 200-580-7 |
| Prevalence | 138 products (0.15% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 6,550 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 60,500 |
Used in
Conditioners 14.5%Shampoos 13%Hair Masks 9.4%Fragrances 5.1%Leave-in Conditioners 5.1%Serums 5.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Acetic Acid do in skincare?
- Acetic Acid functions as a buffering, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Acetic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (14.5% of its uses).
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