Tartaric Acid
Our database includes 284 products that contain Tartaric Acid.
Explained
Tartaric Acid is an AHA. It can help to improve skin texture, reduce large pores, heal scars, and brighten skin. It can cause irritation and worsen rosacea.
You should know
What it is
AHA
Form of AHA
AHAs (or Alpha Hydroxy Acids) remove dead skin cells from the surface of the skin.
Benefits
Brightening
Good for Brightening
Brightening
Texture
Good for Texture
The most common cause of textured skin is a build up of dead skin cells. The easiest way to get rid of textured skin is to exfoliate and give your skin the proper nutrients.
Large Pores
Reduces Large Pores
Pores are little openings on the skin that let out sweat and oil. They can become enlarged from excessive sebum production, acne, sun damage, and by using pore-clogging ingredients.
Scar Healing
Good for Scar Healing
A scar is an area of fibrous tissue that remains after the skin has been wounded and healed.
Concerns
Irritation
May cause Irritation
Skin irritation can arise from a number of reasons: very dry skin, sensitivity to certain ingredients, allergies, dermatitis, bug bites, eczema, rosacea, and illness are common factors.
Rosacea
Can worsen Rosacea
Rosacea may be genetic or triggered by mites, bacteria, or blood vessel issues. The most common symptom is redness of the face.
Community Rating
Mixed
What it does
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Buffering
Buffering ingredients help stabilise or adjust the ph level of a product.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.5%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Haircare
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1%
Products with Tartaric Acid
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38476
INCI Name
TARTARIC ACID
INN Name
tartaric acid
EC #
 205-105-7 / 205-695-6 / 201-766-0
All Functions
Buffering, Masking
