Maleic Acid
Maleic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 58 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 128 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | MALEIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 110-16-7 |
| EC number | 203-742-5 |
| Prevalence | 58 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 128 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Shampoos 25.9%Hair Masks 24.1%Conditioners 13.8%Face Cleansers 6.9%Leave-in Treatments 5.2%Body Washes 3.4%
Frequently asked
- What does Maleic Acid do in skincare?
- Maleic Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Maleic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (25.9% of its uses).
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