Phytic Acid
What-it-does:
skin brightening,
chelating
Details
Though its name says acid, it's not really an exfoliant. It's a plant extract with some antioxidant properties. Its main thing in cosmetic products is to neutralize the metal ions in the formula (that usually get into there from water) that would otherwise cause some not so nice changes. It's a natural alternative to sometimes bad-mouthed chelating agents, EDTAs.
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- Khemis, Abdallah, et al. "A randomized controlled study to evaluate the depigmenting activity of l‐ascorbic acid plus phytic acid–serum vs. placebo on solar lentigines." Journal of cosmetic dermatology 10.4 (2011): 266-272.
- Sarkar, Rashmi, et al. "Comparative evaluation of efficacy and tolerability of glycolic acid, salicylic mandelic acid, and phytic acid combination peels in melasma." Dermatologic Surgery 42.3 (2016): 384-391.
Products with Phytic Acid
Moon Juice Beauty Shroom Exfoliating Acid Potion
PCA Skin Nu-Derm Exfoderm
Peter Thomas Roth Peptide 21 Amino Acid Exfoliating Peel Pads
Lixir Night Switch Pha/Aha 10%
Urban Skin Rx Clear & Even Tone Clarifying Glycolic Pads
BeautyRx Skincare Advanced Exfoliating Therapy Pads
Derma E Vitamin C Micellar Cleansing Water
Beauty Counter Countermatch Hydra-Gel Radiance Toner
Bulldog Energising Moisturiser
Dermaceutic Light Ceutic
Dermaceutic Light Ceutic
Garden of Wisdom Pha Plus Serum
Garden of Wisdom Pha Plus Serum
Kate Somerville Detox Daily Cleanser
Kate Somerville Liquid Exfolikate
Beauty Counter Countertime Mineral Boost Hydrating Essence
BeautyRX Essential 8% Exfoliating Serum
Dr. Brandt Skincare Dark Spots No More® Triple Acid Spot Minimizing Concentrate
Image Vital C Hydrating Enzyme Masque
Kinky Curly Come Clean Shampoo
Mesoestetic Melanogel Antispot Cream
Reventin Clinical Results 5-In-1 Vitamin C + Bulgarian Rose Brightening Booster Serum
Beauty Counter Countermatch Intense Moisture Serum
Dermalogica Age Bright Clearing Serum
Ghost Democracy Floodgate Hyaluronic Acid Serum
Mesoestetic Dermamelan Masque
OLEHENRIKSEN Glow2Oh Dark Spot Toner
SkinCeuticals Glycolic 10 Renew Overnight
Superdrug Deep Action Bha, Aha, Pha & Lactic Acid Skin Brightening Solution
Tarte Knockout Tingling Treatment
Tarte Youth Or Dare™ Multi-Acid & C Serum
Zelens Z Lumious Brightening Serum
Beauty Counter Counterman Oil-Free Face Lotion
Beauty Counter Countermatch Adaptive Moisture Lotion
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 Pigm 400
DR ROEBUCK’S Nuddy
Avon Ageless Results Nightly Nutrient Peel
Beautycounter Countermatch Pure Calm Cleansing Milk
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 W
Dr Botanicals Hemp Super Concentrated Rescue Essence Serum
Helena Rubinstein Re-Plasty High Definition Peel
Kiehl’s Herbal-Infused Micellar Cleansing Water
Maelove One Cream
Beauty Counter Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum
Beautycounter Countertime Tripeptide Radiance Serum
BellEvolve Vitamin C 20% Professional Serum + Phytic Acid
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50
Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 V
Dermalogica C-12 Pure Bright Serum
Dr Dennis Gross C+ Collagen Mist Perfect Skin Set & Refresh