Ingredient glossary
Phytic Acid
INCI: Phytic Acid
Promising, not proven
Does Phytic Acid clash with what you already use? Check it →Early signs are interesting, but the proof is not in yet. Worth watching, not worth a premium.
What it does
- brightening
- mild exfoliation
- antioxidant
emerging evidenceFormulation and early clinical data describe phytic acid as a mild AHA alternative that brightens and refines skin with less irritation than stronger acids.
On a label: works best above 1%.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Tends to suit
- pigmentation
- dullness
- sensitive
Approach with care
No specific group flagged to avoid it.
- Clogs poresLow
- Irritation riskLow
- pH-dependentIts effect depends on the product's pH
Plays well with
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