Explained
Tannic Acid is a type of polyphenol. Its chemical structure makes it a weak acid. Woods such as oak, walnut, and mahogany naturally contain tannic acid.
Polyphenols are potent antioxidants and may protect our skin against the signs of aging.
Studies show tannic acid may have help reduce photoaging. However, further studies are needed.
Tannic Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
What it does:
Where it's used
Tannic Acid is most often found as ingredient number 29 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Tannic Acid the most:
References
Products with Tannic Acid
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38472
- INCI Name: TANNIC ACID
- INN Name: tannic acid
- EC #: Â 215-753-2
- All Functions: Astringent, Masking
