"Strong penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- Other language: Acide borique
- INCI name: BORIC ACID
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 233-139-2 / 234-343-4
- Food additive: E284
- Classification: Regulated
Namely
Boric acid prevents or delays bacterial growth and thus protects cosmetics and personal care products from bacteria. It is also used to regulate the pH of formulas, or to thicken certain products. It also has astringent properties (tightens the pores).
Restriction in Europe:
Regulation (EU) 2019/831., Entry II/1395
This ingredient is banned in cosmetics in Europe from 12 June 2019.
This ingredient is banned in cosmetics in Europe from 12 June 2019.
Its functions (INCI)
- Antimicrobial : Helps slowing the growth of micro-organisms on the skin and counteracts the development of microbes
- pH regulator : Stabilises the pH of cosmetics
- Denaturant : Makes cosmetics unpleasant. Mainly added to cosmetics containing ethyl alcohol
This ingredient is present in 0.03% of cosmetics.
