A plant-derived chelating agent.
What it is
Phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate) is a phosphorus compound found in plant seeds such as cereals and legumes. CosIng lists it as a chelating agent, which binds metal ions and helps keep formulas stable.
Where it is used
Found in creams, cleansers, shampoos, serums and natural cosmetics, often as an alternative to EDTA.
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.
Functions
- Chelating
- Forming complexes with metal ions which could affect the stability and/or appearance of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (210)
- Perfect Matte Serum Foundation · ArtDeco
- Stylo à sourcils et yeux multi-usages · Inglot
- INGLOT Multi-Use Augen- & Brauenstift · Inglot
- Multi-Use Brow & Eye Pen · Inglot
- SKIN RESCUE Pure Smooth Serum with 5% Niacinamide and Chebula · bareMinerals
- SKINLONGEVITY® Phyto-Vitamin C Brightening Moisturizer Mineral SPF 30 · bareMinerals
- Blurring Serum Blush · Anastasia Beverly Hills
- Wonder Me 3 in 1 · Pupa Milano
- SKIN DETOX MASKA W PŁACHCIE Z SERUM DETOKSYKUJĄCYM · Nivea
- The Eye Cream · BABOR
- The Cream · BABOR
- Trychologiczny duet przeciw wypadaniu włosow · BasicLab