Tartaric Acid - 250G

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0000000 Essentially Natural Tartaric Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in fruits and plants and commonly sourced as a by-product of the wine industry. In personal care, it is used as an alpha hydroxy acid, AHA, exfoliating ingredient, pH adjuster and formulation support ingredient for tone and texture-focused products.

It is also known in wider ingredient work as an acidulant. This is a raw ingredient and should be handled with care, measured accurately and used only in properly diluted formulations. Why we love it: Tartaric Acid is a useful multi-purpose acid for formulators who understand pH control. It can support gentle exfoliating products, help fine-tune pH and bring a practical acidulant role to suitable ingredient work.

Key Properties INCI Name: Tartaric Acid Ingredient Type: AHA exfoliant, acidulant and pH adjuster Appearance: Powder Solubility: Water soluble Usage Rate: 1-10% Phase: Water phase Profile: Water-soluble organic acid for exfoliating and pH-adjusting formulations Suitable For: Exfoliating Toners, Serums, Masks, Rinse-Off Exfoliants, pH Adjustment And Suitable Acidulant Applications Related Ingredient: Potassium bitartrate is commonly known as cream of tartar What It's Used For Gentle exfoliating toners, serums, masks and rinse-off exfoliants Formulas designed to support smoother-looking texture Products focused on more even-looking tone over time Antioxidant-support style skincare blends pH adjustment where a lower pH is required pH stabilising in suitable cosmetic formulations Ingredient applications where an organic acid is required and the finished product is formulated appropriately Who It's For This Product Is For: Formulators creating AHA exfoliating products with careful pH control DIY makers comfortable working with acids and testing final pH Skincare formulations needing a water-soluble acid ingredient Cosmetic products where pH needs to be lowered carefully Formulators who can weigh accurately and work safely with powdered acids This Product Is Not For: Direct application to skin as a raw powder Users who cannot test and control final product pH Compromised, broken or highly reactive skin without professional guidance Eye-area products Anhydrous oil-only formulations Casual use without accurate weighing and pH testing How To Use As an Exfoliating Active: Dissolve in the water phase and formulate within your chosen usage level, typically 1-10% depending on product type.

As a pH Adjuster: Add in small increments to lower pH, mix thoroughly, then re-test until your target pH is reached. Dissolving Tip: Always dissolve fully in water before combining with other phases. pH Tip: Use appropriate pH testing equipment and record final pH for consistency and safety. Formulation Tip: Start low and adjust according to product type, intended use and skin tolerance.

Testing Tip: Patch test finished products before broader use. Safety Instructions For cosmetic formulation use only unless the finished product is specifically designed and compliant for another use Do not ingest as a raw ingredient Avoid inhaling dust Wear a mask and eye protection when handling powders Wear gloves when working with acids and avoid direct skin contact Always dilute in a formulation, never apply neat to skin AHA products can increase sun sensitivity, so use daily sun protection when using exfoliating products Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water Keep out of reach of children FAQs Q: Is Tartaric Acid an AHA?

A: Yes, tartaric acid is part of the alpha hydroxy acid family and is used for surface-level exfoliation in skincare. Q: Can Tartaric Acid be used as a pH adjuster? A: Yes, it is commonly used to lower pH in water-based formulations. Add slowly and test often. Q: What does Tartaric Acid do for skin over time?

A: In well-formulated products, it can help support the look of smoother texture and more even-looking tone through gentle exfoliation. Q: Does Tartaric Acid dissolve easily? A: Yes, it is water soluble and should be dissolved in the water phase b