QUINIC ACID
Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE
✨ Role: Quinic acid is an antioxidant that helps protect the skin against damage caused by free radicals. It helps maintain healthy skin and prevent premature aging.
Ingredient type: Water-soluble
⚕️ Safety: quinic acid is considered safe for topical use in cosmetics.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is plant-based and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Quinic acid is well tolerated by most skin types, but as with any ingredient, it's advisable to do a patch test to check individual tolerance. It is also used in some formulations for its moisturizing and soothing properties.
Present in: Commonly used in serums, anti-aging creams, moisturizing lotions and skincare masks.


