Tannic Acid

Tannic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an astringent, fragrance agent. It is used in 10 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes. PubMed carries 1,795 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameTANNIC ACID
FunctionASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE
CAS number1401-55-4
EC number215-753-2
Prevalence10 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Scientific studies1,795 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches4,400

Used in

Serums 30%Toners 20%Dry Shampoos 10%Exfoliators 10%Face Cleansers 10%Lip Moisturizers 10%

Frequently asked

What does Tannic Acid do in skincare?
Tannic Acid functions as an astringent, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Tannic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (30% of its uses).

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