Gallic Acid

Gallic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameGALLIC ACID
FunctionANTIOXIDANT
CAS number149-91-7
EC number205-749-9
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,600

Used in

Serums 25%Blushes 12.5%Body Oils 12.5%Eye Moisturizers 12.5%Eyeshadows 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Gallic Acid do in skincare?
Gallic Acid functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Gallic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (25% of its uses).

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