DESCRIPTION- Citric acid is found naturally in fruits like lime, lemon and oranges and is responsible for giving them their signature sour taste. Citric acid is used as a food preservative, cleaning agent, health supplement and in the pharmaceutical sector. It is also used in cosmetics like creams, shampoos, lotions, toner, gels and many more.
INCI Name- Citric Acid
Molecular Formulae- C6H8O7
Alternative Names- 2-hydroxypropane-1, 2, 3-tricarboxylic acid, Anhydrous citric acid
Purity of the Ingredients- 99%
Country of Origin- India
BENEFITS AND USES-
- Our citric acid has excellent anti-microbial properties that make it a wonderful preservative for both food items and cosmetics.
- It will greatly enhance the shelf-life of food items like canned goods, meat, savoury snacks and sweets.
- Likewise, adding our citric acid to your DIY formulations like soaps and lotions will increase their shelf-life as well.
- It decreases the pH level to match the skin’s natural acid levels, which helps in reducing potential irritations and enhances the natural barrier of your skin.
- It helps in skin exfoliation, renewal of cells, and brightening of the skin as a result of dead cell removal.
- It helps in hair manageability and can greatly reduce frizzing.
- It protects against the free radical damage caused by environmental factors.
- Our citric acid will give a boost to your DIY soap’s lathering and cleaning properties.
HOW IT WORKS-
- It works by lowering the natural pH of your food and cosmetic products.
- Lower pH restricts the formation of microorganisms, as a result, increasing the shelf-life of the product.
CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-
- It should be used in a concentration of 0.1 to 50%. In food products, it should be used at a concentration of 0.5 to 1%.
- It is soluble in both water and oil.
HOW TO USE-
- For cosmetics, add our citric acid to the warm water phase and then blend it with the oil phase using a mini-mixer or a mixing spoon.
- For food products, add our citric acid in the recommended concentration to the product when it is still warm and make sure it mixes well in the product.




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