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INCI name

MALIC ACID

Malic acid

Bufferingreviewed

An organic acid used to adjust and stabilise pH.

What it is

Malic acid is an organic hydroxy acid that occurs naturally in apples and other fruit. CosIng lists it as a buffering agent, used to set and hold the pH of a formula.

Where it is used

Used in creams, cleansers, toners, exfoliating products and 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.

Although it is an alpha hydroxy acid, the label does not show its concentration or the pH of the product.

Functions

Buffering
Stabilising the pH of an aqueous medium in a narrow range even if an acid or base is added. Altering and/or maintaining a cosmetic product's pH at the desired level.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (161)

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