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 nameGALACTARIC ACID
FunctionCHELATING
CAS number526-99-8
EC number208-404-0
Prevalence14 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches110

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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