Citric Acid (monohydrate) is a natural occurring fruit acid. It is a crystalline white powder with a slightly acidic taste and is widely used in various industries, including food, beverage, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. Citric acid monohydrate is produced through fermentation or chemical synthesis and is known for its versatility, safety, and effectiveness.
Citric acid is fully biodegradable and is the most widely used organic acid and pH-control agent. It is widely used in cosmetics to adjust pH in formulations and has mild chelating properties.
Citric acid exists in two forms as anhydrous form and monohydrated form. The difference between anhydrous and monohydrate citric acid is that the anhydrous citric acid has no water of crystallisation whereas the monohydrate citric acid has a water molecule associated with one citric acid molecule.
INCI NAME: Citric Acid
APPLICATION: Creams, lotions, shampoos, shower gels, bath bombs/fizzes (combined with sodium bicarbonate).
Used in combination with bicarbonate of soda to make effervescent bath products
BENEFITS
Acidulant (useful to adjust pH of products to make them more acid / less alkaline)
Chelating effect (neutralizes minerals to enhance activity of antioxidants and preservatives)
Buffering effect (helps to maintain pH between 2.5-6.5 and stabilizes active ingredients)
At high concentration shows typical AHA properties (moisturizing, peeling, smoothing, anti-wrinkle effects).
Can be used in DIY cosmetics and personal care products to delay discolouration and to retain vitamin content.
Citric acid is effective at killing bacteria, mould, and mildew.
It cleans away hard water marks, calcium deposits, soap scum, limescale and even rust.
Though not a preservative, citric acid does help to boost the efficacy of your preservative.
FORMULATION GUIDE
Typical Usage: 0.1-50%
Water-soluble
For safe use do not use at >10% or at pH <3.5. Can be added to formulas as is.
Legal Disclaimer:
By purchasing this product, you are acknowledging that you know how to use it, you are accepting all responsibility for its use, and you are agreeing to hold the seller harmless for any ill effects which may result from proper or improper use. Do not directly apply onto your skin. This product should be added to a formulation at the recommended usage rate. Always perform a skin patch test of your finished product prior to use.
Safety Information:
WARNING: For external use only, please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally and Wear gloves when handling. Avoid contact with eyes – for your safety use eye protection googles. If eye contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat.
KINDLY NOTE THIS PRODUCT IS NON-RETURNABLE
