Citric Acid

• pH Adjustment: Lowers and balances pH levels in lotions, cleansers, toners, and serums.

• Bath Bombs & Fizzing Products: Essential effervescent ingredient when combined with baking soda.

• Exfoliating Formulations: Acts as an AHA to support gentle chemical exfoliation in skin care.

• Preservative Boosting: Enhances the efficacy of preservative systems in water-based formulations.

• DIY & Professional Formulations: A foundational ingredient in a wide range of cosmetic products.

• pH Balancer: Ensures formulations stay within the optimal pH range for skin safety and efficacy.

• Gentle Exfoliant: As an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA), supports skin renewal and a brighter complexion.

• Chelating Agent: Binds to metal ions in water to improve product stability and preservation.

• Antioxidant Properties: Helps protect formulations and skin from oxidative stress.

• Multifunctional Ingredient: Serves multiple roles across a broad range of cosmetic formulations.

• Cosmetic Formulations: Add Citric Acid to the water phase of your formulation.

• Usage Rate: Typical usage levels range from 0.1–2% for pH adjustment; up to 10% for exfoliating applications.

• How to Add: Dissolve in water before adding to the formulation. Adjust pH after all other ingredients are combined.

• Applications: Commonly used in toners, cleansers, bath bombs, serums, and water-based formulations.

• Handling: Wear gloves and avoid contact with eyes. For cosmetic formulations only.

Citric Acid

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Products are intended for cosmetic and external use only. Not for ingestion. These materials have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.