Galactaric Acid
Galactaric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It is used in 14 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | GALACTARIC ACID |
| Function | CHELATING |
| CAS number | 526-99-8 |
| EC number | 208-404-0 |
| Prevalence | 14 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 110 |
Used in
Facial Treatments 21.4%General Moisturizers 21.4%Face Cleansers 14.3%Serums 14.3%After Sun Care 7.1%Body Scrubs 7.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Galactaric Acid do in skincare?
- Galactaric Acid functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Galactaric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially facial treatments (21.4% of its uses).
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