SHIKIMIC ACID
molecular structure · PubChem
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-enecarboxylic acid
CAS #
138-59-0
Functions
ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
DEODORANT
SKIN CONDITIONING
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng