Citric Acid Powder
Description: Inherently natural as it occurs in citric fruits, produced by fermentation of carbohydrates. Fine white powder, odorless. pH Value 2.2 (0.1% solution). Easily soluble in water.
- Acidulant (useful to adjust pH of products to make them more acid / less alkaline)
- Chelating effect (neutralizes minerals to enhance activity of antioxidants & preservatives)
- Buffering effect (helps to maintain pH between 2.5-6.5 & stabilizes active ingredients)
- At high concentration shows typical AHA properties (moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, anti-wrinkle effects).
Use: Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate).
Applications: For safe use do not use at >10% or at pH <3.5. Can be added to formulas as is. External use only.
Ingredients: Citric acid
This product is a cosmetic raw material and is intended for external use only in cosmetic and personal care formulations. It is not intended for internal consumption or medicinal use.
- Do not ingest.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid direct contact with eyes.
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Information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and should not be considered or interpreted as medical advice.
While we do not offer products for internal use, we source only high-quality, pharmaceutical or food-grade ingredients. Ingredient purity and performance are critical in cosmetic applications, just as they are in ingestible products.
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