URIC ACID is graded A (Safe) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data.
URIC ACID
Safety grade: A
Uric acid is a natural compound found in human urine and blood that acts as a powerful antioxidant in the body. In skincare, it's used in tiny amounts to help protect and condition the skin.
Uric acid works as a buffering agent to maintain the skin's pH balance and provides skin conditioning benefits by helping to protect skin from environmental damage and maintain moisture.
Graded using: COSING.
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