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 nameFUMARIC ACID
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number110-17-8
EC number203-743-0
Prevalence35 products (0.04% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies191 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

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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