Buffering agent

Buffering agents are used to stabilize or adjust the pH level of a cosmetic product. This helps manufacturers to make the formulation more stable and “predictable”. This also helps to ensure that the product will not irritate your skin and the components will keep their positive effects.

Citric Acid8577Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Sodium Hydroxide5518Buffering agent

Lactic Acid2298Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Fragrance ingredient, Humectant

Sodium Citrate2072Buffering agent, Chelating agent, Masking

Triethanolamine1779Buffering agent, Emulsifying agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Surfactant

Tromethamine1609Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)1246Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Potassium Hydroxide1245Buffering agent

Sodium Lactate1171Buffering agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic

Benzoic Acid1113Buffering agent, Bulking agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking, Preservative

Glycolic Acid1107Buffering agent, Exfoliant

Urea893Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Humectant

Glycine834Skin conditioning agent, Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning

Aminomethyl Propanol563Buffering agent

Disodium Phosphate404Buffering agent, Corrosion inhibitor, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Ectoin252Skin conditioning agent, Buffering agent, Emollient

Sodium Phosphate238Buffering agent

Malic Acid230Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient

Potassium Phosphate212Buffering agent

Tartaric Acid179Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Sodium Acetate178Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Azelaic Acid176Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Sodium Bicarbonate141Abrasive, Buffering agent, Deodorant

Lactobionic Acid141Buffering agent

Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid139Buffering agent

Taurine138Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient

Ammonium Hydroxide129Buffering agent

Glucosamine Hcl124Antistatic agent, Buffering agent, Hair conditioning

Succinic Acid79Buffering agent, Fragrance ingredient, Masking

Dipotassium Phosphate77Buffering agent, Corrosion inhibitor