Succinic Acid
Succinic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, fragrance agent. It is used in 284 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 155 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SUCCINIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 110-15-6 |
| EC number | 203-740-4 |
| Prevalence | 284 products (0.31% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 155 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 5,400 |
Used in
Serums 20.4%Toners 16.2%General Moisturizers 12%Facial Treatments 10.9%Face Cleansers 8.8%Exfoliators 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Succinic Acid do in skincare?
- Succinic Acid functions as a buffering, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Succinic 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 Succinic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20.4% of its uses).
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