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 name | ITACONIC ACID |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, BUFFERING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 97-65-4 |
| EC number | 202-599-6 |
| Prevalence | 17 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
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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