Comments on: Is Citric Acid An Effective Alternative To Glycolic Acid?

By: Gio

Gio — Sun, 26 Nov 2017 12:22:23 +0000

In reply to Marina. Marina, sorry to hear you're having problems with it.

By: Marina

Marina — Tue, 07 Nov 2017 12:13:12 +0000

Thanks for the info, I´ve been using a La Roche Posay Effaclar cleanser and It contains citric acid but I think daily using It caused photosensitivity, I might start using it only once a week.

By: Gio

Gio — Fri, 06 Oct 2017 20:31:25 +0000

In reply to aleena. Aleena, it really depends on what you want to use it for. I recommend you check out a DIY skincare forum as they will be better able to help you.

By: aleena

aleena — Sat, 30 Sep 2017 12:26:43 +0000

can i use citric acid in my moisturizer? i make it at home with vitamin A & E, n different oils n vitamin e cream n also add sunscreen in it. so is it safe to add citric acid in it?? and how much quantity ?

By: TN Sun Balm Pact SPF50 PA+++

TN Sun Balm Pact SPF50 PA+++ — Fri, 09 May 2014 09:42:54 +0000

[…] Citric Acid is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA). It exists in a variety of fruits and vegetables like lemons, limes, oranges, tangerines and blackberries but can also be made from fermented sugar solutions. At room temperature, it is a white, crystalline powder. Citric Acid is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a preservative and to adjust the ph balance. It is also used to impart a lemon-like fragrance to a product. In addition, Citric Acid, is also said to have antioxidant and toning properties. Excessive exposure to Citric Acid can cause mild skin and eye irritations. Allergies are rare, but can occur. In addition, Citric Acid, may increase photosensitivity, so products containing this ingredient should be used in conjunction with a sunscreen. (source ; x) […]

By: Gio

Gio — Mon, 10 Feb 2014 22:30:31 +0000

In reply to Roes. Roes, as a rule, it is best not to use citric acid on the face because it can cause photosensitivity and irritations. Sunscreen can help reduce, or at least, manage the former, so if you're gonna use citric acid it makes sense to apply it. Also, when used in a sunscreen, the sunscreen agents may help reduce the potential side effects of citric acid. But the less used, the better.