Glyoxylic Acid

Glyoxylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, buffering agent. It is used in 22 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameGLYOXYLIC ACID
FunctionANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING
CAS number298-12-4
EC number206-058-5
Prevalence22 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Conditioners 27.3%Hair Masks 22.7%Shampoos 18.2%Leave-in Treatments 9.1%Exfoliators 4.5%Hair Oils 4.5%

Frequently asked

What does Glyoxylic Acid do in skincare?
Glyoxylic Acid functions as an antistatic, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Glyoxylic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially conditioners (27.3% of its uses).

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