Folic Acid
Folic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 52 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 1,120 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | FOLIC ACID |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 59-30-3 |
| EC number | 200-419-0 |
| Prevalence | 52 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 1,120 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 165,000 |
Used in
Serums 28.8%Sheet Masks 11.5%Shampoos 9.6%Ampoules 3.8%General Moisturizers 3.8%Scalp Treatments 3.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Folic Acid do in skincare?
- Folic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Folic 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 Folic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.8% of its uses).
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