Acetic Acid

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Acetic Acid

Approved pH Adjuster; Solvent; Antimicrobial Agent

Concentrated or strongly acidic solutions can cause skin burns, eye damage, or respiratory irritation. Properly diluted cosmetic concentrations generally present a low toxicity risk.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Approved Evidence level: Strong
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Controls pH and may support product preservation or hair-smoothing effects.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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