The simplest alpha-keto acid, listed in CosIng as a fragrance ingredient.
What it is
Pyruvic acid is 2-oxopropanoic acid, the simplest alpha-keto acid, which also occurs as an intermediate in the metabolism of living organisms. CosIng lists it only as a fragrance ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of skin care products, such as exfoliating 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 or the pH of the product.
Functions
- Fragrance
- Imparting an odour or taste. Creating a perceivable pleasant smell and/or masking a bad smell.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- GEL-MASKE MIT VITAMIN C + POLYHYDROXYSÄURE · Collistar
- AHA 10+10 Peeling Gel · BABOR
- Krem korygujący do cery trądzikowej · Mohani
- Saszetka – Żel do mycia twarzy · Mohani
- Saszetka – Krem korygujący do cery trądzikowej · Mohani
- Żel do mycia twarzy z kwasem pirogronowym i glikolowym · Mohani
- The Smoother Glycolic Acid Body Wash · NATURIUM