PROPANE TRICARBOXYLIC ACID

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Propane tricarboxylic acid acts primarily as a chelating agent in cosmetic products. It helps stabilize formulas by binding to metal ions present in the formulas or water, thereby preventing the onset of undesirable reactions that could alter the stability or effectiveness of the product.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetic products when used as recommended.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and therefore suitable for vegan formulations.

✨ Good to know: It has good skin tolerance. Furthermore, as a chelating agent, it can help increase the effectiveness of other active ingredients by preventing their premature degradation in the formula.

Found in: It is often used in moisturizers, lotions, facial cleansers, and sometimes in hair products to optimize their stability and shelf life.