PHYTIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data.
PHYTIC ACID
Safety grade: A
Phytic acid is a natural compound found in grains and seeds that acts like a magnet for metals. In skincare, it helps prevent unwanted metal ions from causing damage to your skin and product.
This ingredient works as a chelating agent by binding to trace metals in formulations and on the skin, preventing them from causing oxidation, discoloration, or product degradation.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Chelating ingredients
- CITRIC ACID — Grade B
- DISODIUM EDTA — Grade C
- TETRASODIUM EDTA — Grade C**
- SODIUM CITRATE — Grade A
- TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE DIACETATE — Grade A
- SODIUM GLUCONATE — Grade A
- TETRASODIUM ETIDRONATE — Grade B
- TRISODIUM EDTA — Grade C**