citric acid

 

what is it?

Citric acid is an acid that is derived naturally from citrus fruits.

what does it do?

Citric acid functions as a naturally occurring chelating and skin conditioning agent in BRAHSTON formulas.

Citric acid also may help change a formula’s pH level if too alkaline, and it can help mask the effects of undesired odors that may naturally occur as a result of combining one or more ingredients in a particular formula.

what do the experts say?

+ The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel

+ EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database

  • SAFETY RATING

    1-2

    According to EWG, citric acid is rated as a 1-2 on a scale of 1 to 10, with 1 being the lowest risk to health and 10 being the highest.

+ Paula's Choice Skincare Ingredient Dictionary