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 name | GLYOXYLIC ACID |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, BUFFERING, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING |
| CAS number | 298-12-4 |
| EC number | 206-058-5 |
| Prevalence | 22 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
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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