Tartaric Acid
Tartaric Acid
Also known as: tartaric-acid
TAR
3/10
Concern level
Low concern
AHA Chemical
A naturally occurring alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) used for exfoliation and improving skin texture.
Benefits
Anti-agingMoisturizing
Chemical Properties
Molecular Weight
150.09 g/mol pH Range
3.00 - 5.00Typical Concentration
0.50% - 5.00%CAS Number: 87-69-4
Origin
natural
Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin6/10
oily skin8/10
sensitive skin4/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin9/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: Avoid with retinoids and other AHAs
Risks & Warnings
May cause irritation or sensitivity, especially in high concentrations.
Vegan Cruelty-Free
Found In Products
The Ordinary
PHA 5% Exfoliating Lip Serum
Drunk Elephant
T.L.C. Framboos™ Glycolic Resurfacing Night Serum
Dolce&Gabbana
No-Puff Caffeine Eye Patches Depuffing & Brightening Gel Pads with Adenosine
Dr. Jart+
Pore Remedy™ 5% Multi-Acid Radiance Peel Exfoliator
rhode
Peptide Eye Prep Depuffing Eye Patches
Drunk Elephant
TLC Sukari Babyfacial 25% AHA/ 2% BHA Exfoliating Mask
Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez
Find Comfort Hydrating Under Eye Patches
The Ordinary
The Resurface & Hydrate Set with Hyaluronic Acid Serum + AHA
The Ordinary
AHA 30% + BHA 2% High-Strength Peeling Solution for Brightening
YSE Beauty
The Overachiever Brightening & Depuffing Eye Patches with Vitamin C
U Beauty
Resurfacing Flash Peel Face Mask with Glycolic Acid + Hydroxy Acids
StriVectin