Other ingredient
Acetic Acid
The pure synthetic acid (INCI: Acetic Acid) used at trace levels as a pH adjuster in cosmetic formulas, distinct from Vinegar (Acetum).
Also known as: ethanoic acid
ph-adjustersolvent
Benefits
- ✓Lowers and adjusts formula pH
- ✓Improves preservative efficacy at low pH
Watch for
- ⚠Concentrated form is corrosive; cosmetic use levels are highly diluted
