Tartaric Acid
Tartaric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering, fragrance agent. It is used in 287 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 92 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | TARTARIC ACID |
| Function | BUFFERING, FRAGRANCE |
| CAS number | 133-37-9 / 147-71-7 / 87-69-4 |
| EC number | 205-105-7 / 205-695-6 / 201-766-0 |
| Prevalence | 287 products (0.31% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 92 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 9,900 |
Used in
Exfoliators 13.2%Serums 11.5%Conditioners 10.5%Toners 8.4%Eye Masks 6.6%Face Cleansers 6.6%
Frequently asked
- What does Tartaric Acid do in skincare?
- Tartaric Acid functions as a buffering, fragrance agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tartaric 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 Tartaric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (13.2% of its uses).
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