INCI name

FOLIC ACID

Folic acid

A B vitamin (vitamin B9) used as a skin-conditioning agent.

What it is

Folic acid is a form of vitamin B9. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in creams, serums, eye creams and some hair 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 label does not show the concentration, and listing a vitamin does not indicate any particular effect.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

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