Shikimic Acid
Shikimic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, deodorant agent. It is used in 45 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | SHIKIMIC ACID |
| Function | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 138-59-0 |
| EC number | 205-334-2 |
| Prevalence | 45 products (0.05% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 880 |
Used in
Serums 28.9%Facial Treatments 15.6%Deodorant 13.3%General Moisturizers 11.1%Face Cleansers 8.9%Exfoliators 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Shikimic Acid do in skincare?
- Shikimic Acid functions as an anti-seborrheic, deodorant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Shikimic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (28.9% of its uses).
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