Itaconic Acid

Itaconic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, buffering agent. It is used in 17 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameITACONIC ACID
FunctionANTIMICROBIAL, BUFFERING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number97-65-4
EC number202-599-6
Prevalence17 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches390

Used in

Leave-in Treatments 23.5%Conditioners 17.6%Hair Masks 17.6%Shampoos 17.6%Hair Oils 11.8%Heat Protectants 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Itaconic Acid do in skincare?
Itaconic Acid functions as an antimicrobial, buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Itaconic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially leave-in treatments (23.5% of its uses).

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