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.
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.
People also like: Glycolic Acid, Lactic Acid, Niacinamide
People also dislike: Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid
Tartaric Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.6% of the products in our database containing it.
Community Stats
36 people from our community have liked or disliked this ingredient.
Users who like it 💖
Often have the following skin types:
Dry
Combination
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Dryness • Dullness • Texture • Hormonal Acne
Users who dislike it 💔
Often have the following skin types:
Sensitive
Dry
Usually have one or more of the following skin concerns:
Dryness • Redness • Sensitivity • Dullness
Where it's used
Tartaric Acid is most often found as ingredient number 19 within an ingredient list.
These are the categories of products that use Tartaric Acid the most:
Products with Tartaric Acid
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 38476
- INCI Name: TARTARIC ACID
- INN Name: tartaric acid
- EC #: Â 205-105-7 / 205-695-6 / 201-766-0
- All Functions: Buffering, Masking
