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 name | TANNIC ACID |
| Function | ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 1401-55-4 |
| EC number | 215-753-2 |
| Prevalence | 10 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Scientific studies | 1,795 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 4,400 |
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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