Citric Acid / Sodium Citrate / Zinc Citrate.
What is it?
Zinc citrate, or zinc salt of citric acid, is a natural ingredient. Citric acid itself is a naturally occurring alpha/beta hydroxy acid (AHA/BHA) and is used in various products to adjust pH levels and as a chelating agent. Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid.
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Zinc citrate, or zinc salt of citric acid, is a natural ingredient. Citric acid itself is a naturally occurring alpha/beta hydroxy acid (AHA/BHA) and is used in various products to adjust pH levels and as a chelating agent. Sodium Citrate is the sodium salt of citric acid.
Where does it come from?
Zinc citrate is derived from citric acid, which is found in citrus fruits such as lemons and limes.
What are the benefits?
What are the benefits?
- Antimicrobial: Zinc Citrate helps control the growth of bacteria and fungi.
- Repair: Zinc Citrate supports damaged skin and accelerates wound repair.
- Anti-inflammatory: Zinc Citrate reduces by-products of cell metabolism.
- Exfoliation: Citric Acid helps rid the skin of dead cells, promoting a brighter and smoother complexion.
- Hydration: Citric Acid enhances water retention, reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
- Antioxidant Protection: Citric Acid protects against free radical damage and improves overall skin health.
- pH Balancing: Citric Acid maintains an optimal pH level for normal skin barrier function, ensuring the skin remains healthy and resilient.
How is it used in our products?
Zinc Citrate or Citric Acid is used, for example, in I70 Hydroxytyrosol + Hyaluron The Beauty Molecule and F64 Corrective Eye Elixir from OLIVEDA. Its inclusion supports skin as an antioxidant and exfoliant. Used to remove dead skin cells and dirt to reveal fresh, softer, smoother skin. It also reduces the appearance of scars, spots, and other pigmentation issues, improving one's complexion. As a protective antioxidant, it heals and protects the skin against free radical damage and aging, contributing to the toning and firming of the skin.
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