Definitions for "Citric Acid"
Derived from citrus fruit, it maintains pH balance, preserves, and stabilizes foam when used in cosmetics. Used in many post perm ingredients to neutralize odor.
Citric acid is a very useful and effective preservative, obtained from naturally occurring organic acids. It exists in many different fruits and vegetables, but is especially concentrated in lemons and limes. citric acid is a very important ingredient for use in natural body care and cosmetics. Among others it's used to control Astringency and Acidity, and is often a base ingredient in bath bombs - it's responsible for the "fizzing" action.
An extract from citrus fruits used as a natural pH adjuster in cosmetics.
Keywords:  exfoliates
exfoliates
Keywords:  syrup, clarifying, sour, taste, sugar
Used in clarifying sugar syrup and also in preventing the syrup from crystallizing on cooling. It should be used in very small quantity as otherwise the syrup will taste sour.
Keywords:  buffer, adjuster
pH adjuster and pH buffer