Phytic Acid
Phytic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a chelating agent. It is used in 443 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 124 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PHYTIC ACID |
| Function | CHELATING |
| CAS number | 83-86-3 |
| EC number | 201-506-6 |
| Prevalence | 443 products (0.48% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 124 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 6,600 |
Used in
Serums 22.6%Face Cleansers 10.2%Facial Treatments 8.1%Toners 7.9%Exfoliators 7.4%General Moisturizers 5.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Phytic Acid do in skincare?
- Phytic Acid functions as a chelating agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Phytic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Phytic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (22.6% of its uses).
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