Phytic Acid

INGREDIENT

Phytic Acid

Chelating Agent; Skin Conditioning

Approved

Low concern at typical cosmetic concentrations. Irritation | Acidic formulations may sting or irritate sensitive skin depending on concentration and pH, but no major systemic toxicity concern is established for topical cosmetic use.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function A naturally occurring phosphorus-containing compound used to bind metal ions, support formula stability, and condition skin.
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 83-86-3
Category Chelating Agent; Skin Conditioning
Function A naturally occurring phosphorus-containing compound used to bind metal ions, support formula stability, and condition skin.
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

A naturally occurring phosphorus-containing compound used to bind metal ions, support formula stability, and condition skin.

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 https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Phytic-acid https://www.cir-safety.org/
FOUND IN

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This ingredient appears in 5 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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