Ingredient record

Gallic Acid

Status

Not listed in the restriction annexes

In brief

Gallic acid is an organic compound found naturally in plants such as gallnuts and tea leaves, though it can also be produced synthetically. In cosmetics, it is used as an antioxidant, helping to prevent the breakdown of other ingredients in a formulation caused by exposure to oxygen.

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