An inorganic acid used to adjust pH.
What it is
Phosphoric acid is a mineral acid. In cosmetics it is used in small amounts to lower and buffer the pH of a formula.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, hair products, toothpastes and some creams.
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.
When used as a pH adjuster it is largely neutralised in the finished 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 (334)
- Classico Sapone Profumato · Felce Azzurra
- Guarana & Coffee Energising Cleanser for Men · The Body Shop
- Tusz do rzęs False Lash Effect · Max Factor
- Tusz do rzęs 2000 Calorie · Max Factor
- Masterpiece Mascara Waterproof · Max Factor
- False Lash Effect Mascara · Max Factor
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Frosty Blue · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Midnight Sky · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Cosmic Teal · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Golden Glow · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Warm Clay · IsaDora
- The Wonder Nail Polish Quick dry & Longwear – Oat Milk · IsaDora