HOME ／ Ingredients ／ Brightening
Brightening
Tartaric Acid
Exfoliation / PoresBrightening
INCI: Tartaric Acid
In short · TL;DR
Category
Brightening
Effect
An AHA used for exfoliation care and pH buffering
Concentration
Around several % in cosmetics (for pH adjustment and exfoliation care)
Effect
An AHA used for exfoliation care and pH buffering
Mechanism
Gently promotes shedding of the stratum corneum and also contributes to pH buffering of the formulation
Typical concentration
Around several % in cosmetics (for pH adjustment and exfoliation care)
Onset
Smoothness is often perceived after several weeks of continued use
Cautions
Irritation at high concentration and low pH. No pharmaceutical/medicinal efficacy claims permitted
Evidence & references
This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
← Back to Ingredients