INCI name

TARTARIC ACID

Tartaric acid

An organic fruit acid used to adjust pH.

What it is

Tartaric Acid (2,3-dihydroxybutanedioic acid) is an organic acid found naturally in grapes and other fruits. CosIng lists it for buffering and fragrance.

Where it is used

Found in toners, peels, creams, cleansers and bath products, sometimes alongside other fruit acids.

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

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.
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 (91)

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