TARTARIC ACID

AKA: AHA Fruit Acid

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Fragrance

Chemical Exfoliant

Acid

Not Clean

OriginDerived from grapes and tamarinds, tartaric acid occurs naturally in fruit as an organic compound. Extracted through fermentation or isolated from grape wine byproducts and concentrated through crystallization.

2,3-Dihydroxybutanedioic acid

CAS #

133-37-9 / 147-71-7 / 87-69-4

Form

Liquid

Functions

BUFFERING

FRAGRANCE

Added for scent. Can be natural or synthetic. Common irritant and allergen — one of the top reasons people react to products.

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Verified Jun 2026

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