Fumaric Acid
Fumaric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 35 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 191 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | FUMARIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 110-17-8 |
| EC number | 203-743-0 |
| Prevalence | 35 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 191 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
Used in
Shampoos 45.7%Face Cleansers 8.6%Hair Masks 8.6%Serums 8.6%Conditioners 5.7%Nail Care 5.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Fumaric Acid do in skincare?
- Fumaric Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Fumaric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (45.7% of its uses).
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