Essentially Natural Tartaric Acid

• INCI Name: Tartaric Acid
• Ingredient Type: AHA exfoliant, acidulant, pH adjuster
• Appearance: Powder
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Usage Rate: 1-10%
• Phase: Water phase
• Size Options: 100g or 250g

• Gentle exfoliating toners, serums, masks, and rinse-off exfoliants
• Formulas designed to support a smoother-looking texture and more even-looking tone over time
• Antioxidant-support style skincare blends
• pH adjustment and pH stabilising in cosmetic formulations where a lower pH is required
• Food-style applications as an acidulant and flavour enhancer where appropriate for your intended product and local regulations
• Who It’s For

This product is suitable for:

• Formulators creating AHA exfoliating products with careful pH control
• DIY makers who are comfortable working with acids and testing final pH
• Skincare routines looking for a gentler exfoliating acid option in properly formulated products

This product is not:

• Intended to be applied directly to skin as a raw powder
• Suitable for users who cannot test and control final product pH
• Recommended for compromised, broken, or highly reactive skin without professional guidance

• 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.
• Processing Tip: Always dissolve fully in water before combining with other phases to ensure an even, stable finished product.
• Processing Tip: Use appropriate pH testing equipment and record your final pH for consistency and safety.

• For external use only unless the finished product is specifically designed and compliant for food use
• 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
• Patch test finished products before broader use
• AHA products can increase sun sensitivity, 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

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 I use tartaric acid as a pH adjuster?
A: Yes, it is commonly used to lower and help stabilise pH in water-based formulations, add slowly and test often.

Q: What does it do for skin over time?
A: In well-formulated products, it can help support the look of smoother texture and more even-looking tone by promoting gentle exfoliation.

Q: Can I use it every day?
A: Frequency depends on your final formula strength and your skin’s tolerance, start slowly and adjust as needed.

Q: Does it dissolve easily?
A: Yes, it is water soluble and should be dissolved in the water phase before combining with other ingredients.