Quinic Acid
Quinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | QUINIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 77-95-2 / 562-73-2 / 36413-60-2 |
| EC number | 201-072-8 / 209-233-4 |
| Prevalence | 1 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 390 |
Used in
Shampoos 100%
Frequently asked
- What does Quinic Acid do in skincare?
- Quinic Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Quinic 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 Quinic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).
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