INCI name

3,4-DIHYDROXYBENZOIC ACID

Protocatechuic acid

A phenolic acid used as a skin-protecting ingredient.

What it is

3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, also known as protocatechuic acid, is a phenolic acid that occurs naturally in many plants. CosIng lists it as a skin-protecting agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums and other facial care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the substance was obtained from plants or produced by synthesis.

Functions

Skin protecting
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (14)

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