Citric Acid Usage in Cosmetics - Is It Good For Your Skin?

What is Citric Acid used for?

Fruits have been used for centuries in beauty care routines due to their high content of various acids. Chief among these is citric acid which comes from citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and grapefruits. Citric acid is alkaline in nature and is one of the most astringent of the fruit acids. It is a common ingredient in a lot of beauty care products due to its various properties. 

Is Citric Acid safe for skin?

Citric acid is used popularly as an exfoliator in scrubs and peels. It has the ability to slough off dead skin cells and in turn facilitate the production of new skin cells. It unclogs and shrinks pores to deeply cleanse your skin. It helps in the regeneration of collagen as well which can help maintain skin elasticity as we age. It works to protect the skin from UV damage and hence reduces age spots and hyperpigmentation.   

Citric acid is also a potent tool in the fight against acne, pimples, and other forms of skin inflammations. It works powerfully to combat uneven skin tone and texture. It restricts melanin production and hence reduces age spots and hyperpigmentation resulting in a more even skin tone. The content of antioxidants also helps to repair skin and fortify blood vessels resulting in clearer skin and a more effervescent complexion. 

Citric Acid as a Deep Cleanser

Citric acid also works wonderfully on your hair. Its ability to boost collagen production also spells wonders for the strength of your hair. Collagen basically provides strength and structure to your hair and hence prevents it from breaking. Being a great deep cleanser, it also clears your scalp of product buildup, excess oil, yeast, bacteria, fungus resulting in a healthy scalp clear of dandruff and other issues. 

Citric acid also enhances blood circulation to the scalp which works to enhance and repair hair follicles. While it also controls excess sebum production, it does not inhibit the function of the sebaceous glands and therefore maintains the natural oils of the hair and scalp. The use of citric acid, therefore, results in stronger, thicker, shinier and healthier hair overall. 

CITRIC ACID IS A KEY INGREDIENT THAT MAKES PRODUCING CLEAN BEAUTY PRODUCTS POSSIBLE, READ BELOW FOR SOME OF OUR PRODUCTS THAT RELY ON CITRIC ACID.

GLO SKIN BEAUTY CLEAR COMPLEXION PADS (50 PADS)

Pads that instantly tone, balance and help promote clearer skin. Removes excess oil to help tone, balance and deeply clean acne-prone skin. Recommended for oily and acne-prone skin.

• Removes excess oil
• Helps tone and balance skin
• Deeply cleans acne-prone skin
• Recommended for oily and acne-prone skin

GLO SKIN BEAUTY GENTLE MAKEUP REMOVER

Gently and effectively removes all traces of eye makeup. This non-oily formula has been both allergy and clinically tested to be non-irritating for the delicate eye area. Anti-inflammatory and hydrating actives leave the skin soothed and hydrated.

• Non-oily formula
• Anti-inflammatory
• Hydrating
• Effective on Waterproof products
• Allergy tested
• Non-irritating to delicate eye area

THE ORDINARY NATURAL MOISTURIZING FACTORS + HA

Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA is a non-greasy moisturizer with special hydrating compounds that are found naturally in healthy skin. This treatment offers immediate and long-lasting hydration and protects the skin against moisture loss. It replenishes compounds found in healthy, well-hydrated skin that may have depleted over time.

• Natural Moisturizing Factors: elements found naturally in the skin that keep it healthy, hydrated, and protected. They include amino acids, fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, phospholipids, glycerin, saccharides, and sodium PCA.
• Hyaluronic acid: boosts the skin's moisture content for a plump, supple, and smooth appearance