Ingredient
Succinic Acid
Low risk
FunctionpH Adjuster
What it is — Succinic Acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used in skincare mainly as a pH adjuster.
What it does — It helps buffer and stabilize a formula's acidity, keeping the product at a consistent, skin-appropriate pH.
Typical use — Used at low levels in serums, toners and creams; some products also feature it for a fresh, balanced feel.
Who it suits / good to know — Generally suitable across skin types at the levels used. It is primarily a functional ingredient here rather than a headline active.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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