MALIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
MALIC ACID
Safety grade: A
Malic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid found in apples and other fruits. In skincare products, it's used to help maintain the product's pH balance and keep it at the right acidity level.
As a buffering agent, malic acid helps stabilize and maintain the pH of cosmetic formulations, ensuring the product is gentle and effective on skin.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Buffering ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B
- LACTIC ACID — Grade B
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A
- TRIETHANOLAMINE — Grade C
- SODIUM LACTATE — Grade A
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE — Grade B**
- UREA — Grade B