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Benzoic Acid
Public databaseBENZOIC ACID
Benzoic Acid is an aromatic weak acid used as a preservative. It is most active below about pH 4.5 and loses that activity as a formula moves toward neutral. Benzoic Acid appears in 2 products, most often around number 53 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- BENZOIC ACID
- CAS number:
- 65-85-0
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Benzoic Acid appears on 2 product ingredient lists, most often around number 53; its highest position is number 27 of 27.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 27 of 27 |
| CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment | Paula's Choice | 53 of 53 |
Common questions
- What does Benzoic Acid do in skincare?
- Benzoic Acid is an aromatic weak acid used as a preservative. It is most active below about pH 4.5 and loses that activity as a formula moves toward neutral.
- Where does Benzoic Acid sit in these formulas?
- Benzoic Acid appears in 2 products; highest on the list is number 27 of 27, in Acne Control Cleanser.
- Which products contain Benzoic Acid?
- Products that contain Benzoic Acid: Acne Control Cleanser, CLINICAL 1% Retinol Treatment.