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Phytic Acid (IP6)
INCI: Phytic Acid
What is it?
A naturally occurring plant compound (often rice-bran derived) used in cosmetic formulation chiefly as a metal-chelating agent and mild antioxidant stabilizer, rather than as a primary active.
What does it do?
According to PubMed, a formulation-stability study of a skin-brightening active (phenylethyl resorcinol) found phytic acid, alongside EDTA, completely prevented light- and storage-induced discoloration of the formulation by chelating trace metal ions -- real evidence for phytic acid's role as a cosmetic chelating/stabilizing agent, distinct from (and more modest than) marketing claims about phytic acid as a standalone exfoliant or brightener.
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This page provides general skincare information and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Ingredient interactions and evidence summaries reflect published, cited sources — not a personal assessment of your skin. For medical skin conditions, rashes, pregnancy/lactation questions or persistent concerns, please consult a licensed dermatologist or HPCSA-registered practitioner.