Boric Acid
Boric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, buffering agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 227 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | BORIC ACID |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, BUFFERING, DENATURANT |
| CAS number | 10043-35-3 / 11113-50-1 |
| EC number | 233-139-2 / 234-343-4 |
| Prevalence | 13 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 227 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 110,000 |
Used in
Body Washes 23.1%General Moisturizers 15.4%Toners 15.4%Body Lotions 7.7%Body Serums 7.7%Exfoliators 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Boric Acid do in skincare?
- Boric Acid functions as an antimicrobial, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Boric 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 Boric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (23.1% of its uses).
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