Sebacic Acid

Sebacic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 28 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSEBACIC ACID
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number111-20-6
EC number203-845-5
Prevalence28 products (0.03% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches480

Used in

Serums 25%Face Cleansers 10.7%Facial Treatments 10.7%Toners 10.7%Day Moisturizers 7.1%Night Moisturizers 7.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sebacic Acid do in skincare?
Sebacic Acid functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sebacic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (25% of its uses).

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