Propionic Acid
Propionic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antimicrobial, fragrance agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 253 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Function | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, PH ADJUSTERS |
| CAS number | 79-09-4 |
| EC number | 201-176-3 |
| Prevalence | 2 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Makeup |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 253 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 3,600 |
Used in
Lip Glosses 50%Toners 50%
Frequently asked
- What does Propionic Acid do in skincare?
- Propionic Acid functions as an antimicrobial, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Propionic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip glosses (50% of its uses).
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