A family of cosmetics ingredients. A buffering agent is used to stabilise ou adjust the pH of a cosmetic product.
Among buffering agents:
• Acids:
acetic, adipic, ascorbic, boric, citric, fumaric, glycolic, lactic, malic, uric …
• Hydoxides:
ammonium, calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium …
• Phosphates:
ammonium, calcium, potassium, sodium …
• Alkalonamines:
Dimethyl MEA, Ethanolamine, Triethanolamine, Tromethamine …
Also see
• the
"pH" sheet
in the Cosmetic glossary
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