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Succinic Acid
Succinic Acid (INCI: Succinic Acid, CAS #110-15-6) is a dicarboxylic acid also known by its chemical/IUPAC name Butanedioic Acid. According to CosIng, its official functions are buffering and masking. It appears frequently in acne-targeting, exfoliating, and pore-clearing formulations.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
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The source lists succinic acid primarily as a buffering and masking agent in cosmetic formulations. Its presence in numerous acne-spot, exfoliating, and pore-clearing products suggests use as an anti-acne and exfoliating ingredient, though no specific clinical benefit claims are made in the source.
bufferingexfoliatinganti-acne
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