CITRIC ACID ANYHYDROUS POWDER.

Citric acid is an organic acid that occurs naturally in plants and animals. It occurs as colorless crystals or white powder and is commonly found in citrus fruits, corn, and other foods. Citric acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid and a beta-hydroxy acid.

Citric acid has a mild astringent and bleaching effect. It is also used as acid component for the pH value adjustment of cosmetics, eg in skincare lotions or creams. Citric acid is a preservative; it also helps adjust the acid/base balance in cosmetics. It is present in thousands of personal care products, including shampoo, conditioner, nail polish, body wash, moisturizers, makeup, sunscreen, and other items. It dissolves in water.

Citric acid may be produced from fruits, particularly citrus fruits such as lemons, limes, and oranges through yeast fermentation, and by solvent extraction. Fruit acids like Citric Acids has become increasingly popular in cosmetic products and application. They make skin flakes and rough areas disappear, the skin becomes smoother and fine lines and wrinkles are reduced. In higher concentrations fruit acids dissolve the bonds of the increasingly accumulated dead skin cells of the stratus corneum and hence support their shedding. The natural new cell formation is indirectly promoted and supported and the elasticity of the skin is improved. In the event of oily skin fruit acids prevent the formation of spots and skin impurities. In this way, the skin texture is altogether refined, the skin appears clearer and fresher. Fruit acids are added in low concentrations to some creams. They are for instance obtained from lemons, grapes or apples or synthetically produced.

COSMETIC BENEFITS:

1. BUFFERING: Controls the pH of cosmetic products (helps to maintain pH between 2.5-6.5 & stabilizes active ingredients)

2. CHELATING: Binds metal ions which could negatively affect the stability and / or appearance of cosmetics.

3. PRESRERVATIVE: Citric acid  is used in several of skincare products as a preservative

4. ANTIOXIDANT: Citric Acid is effective as an antioxidant in the water-soluble parts of cosmetic formulation.

5. At high concentration shows typical AHA properties (moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, anti-wrinkle effects).

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ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS: 

INCI NAME: Citric Acid

CAS No: 77-92-9

APPEARANCE:  White crystalline Powder . 

SOLUBILITY: Water soluble. 

Mix Method: It Should be incorporated into cosmetic formulation at water phase. Avoid temperature above 60C.

PH VALUE: 2.2

PURITY:  (99%).

USAGE RATE: 0.5% -3%  

APPLICATIONS:  Can be added to creams, lotions, serums, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate). 

NOTE: Avoid mixing too many powders into one lotion, aim for no more than 3 active skin lightening ingredients in one formulation.

Country of origin: Germany.

STORAGE: Store in a cool, under room temperature and dry place. Avoid Heat & Light.

PACKAGE: Tightly sealed pouch to protect from heat & light.

Shelf Life: 36Months from manufacturing  (All products packaging carry best before/shelf life dates on each label).

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER :All our cosmetics ingredients are for external use only, unless otherwise indicated. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.