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Citrate Buffer

Good

pH-adjuster-stabiliser

No known benefits

Citrate Buffer description

Citrate buffer is a buffered mixture of the cosmetic ingredients sodium citrate and citric acid. It functions in cosmetics as a pH-adjusting ingredient to keep products in the acidic range of the pH scale. It can be sensitising when used in high amounts, but the tiny amounts needed to establish a pH in cosmetics are not harmful to skin.

Related ingredients: Citric Acid Sodium Citrate

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Citrate Buffer references

  • International Journal of Pharmaceutics, May 2017, pages 222-231
  • Results in Pharma Sciences, May 2011, pages

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

unknown

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Not rated

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