Asiatic Acid

Asiatic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, light stabilizer agent. It is used in 328 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameASIATIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, LIGHT STABILIZER
CAS number464-92-6
Prevalence328 products (0.35% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Serums 21%General Moisturizers 14.6%Toners 14.6%Facial Treatments 11.6%Face Cleansers 6.1%Ampoules 5.2%

Frequently asked

What does Asiatic Acid do in skincare?
Asiatic Acid functions as a skin conditioning, light stabilizer agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Asiatic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Asiatic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (21% of its uses).

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