Citric Acid
INCI Citric Acid
Overview
A naturally occurring acid, found in citrus fruits, used to balance a formula's acidity.
What it is
Citric Acid is the same acid that gives citrus fruits their sharp, tart character. In cosmetics, it’s used in small amounts to help keep a formula’s acidity in a comfortable, balanced range.
Where it comes from and how it’s made
Citric acid occurs naturally in citrus fruits and is also produced through a fermentation process using natural sugars.
What it does in a formulation
Helps balance the acidity of a finished product, keeping it in a range that’s comfortable and well-suited to skin.
Why Lovebee uses it
This is one of those quiet, essential ingredients that keeps a formula working the way it should — it’s not glamorous, but getting a product’s balance right matters, and citric acid is a simple, familiar way to do that.
Good to know
- Vegan and derived from natural sugar sources.
Common questions
- Does Citric Acid come from actual citrus fruit?
It occurs naturally in citrus fruits, though the citric acid used in formulations is more commonly produced through fermentation of natural sugars.
- Is Citric Acid vegan?
Yes — it’s derived from natural, plant-based sugar sources.
- What does Citric Acid do in a product?
It helps balance a formula’s overall acidity to a comfortable range.
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