{"product_id":"anhydrous-citric-acid","title":"Anhydrous Citric Acid","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"5c6d4d7d5b06ed004f7e268e\" data-shogun-site-id=\"22c3bc72-f6d9-4c90-8d91-baba0f572abe\" data-shogun-page-id=\"5c6d4d7d5b06ed004f7e268e\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6412fcad3684d900ce681ea1\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6412fcad3684d900ce681f0d\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-d3a15592-f63b-49aa-a0ad-b67b72e365fc\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 16px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInci:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citric Acid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly used to make fizzy bath bombs, anhydrous citric acid can also be used to adjust the pH balance of creams and lotions, and especially shampoos and other hair products.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-beb469b9-c843-442b-b56d-d5b184a1698f\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-wrapper\" data-multi=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e PRODUCT DESCRIPTION \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body shogun-accordion-active\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-a95146a6-b6c9-4ea2-a3d5-811ea7a6d0a5\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-94af0d26-72ec-48c0-88be-5ed1907a5264\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eCitric acid is sold as a white crystalline powder with no aroma. It is a fine grade which makes it easier to work with and makes a much smoother surface bath bomb. Here it is derived from corn (non-GMO) and is COSMOS approved.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIt occurs naturally in many fruits and vegetables but is most concentrated in lemons and limes where it can be up to 8% of the fruit content. \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eCommercially, it is often used as an environmentally benign cleaning agent but in cosmetic production, it is frequently used as an antioxidant.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-469d8860-c158-4ee1-b29d-8dd08ff2f1e0\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eWe regularly add oil-soluble antioxidants to our vegetable oils to slow down oxidation and rancidity. We also add them to creams and lotions but in that sort of product, they're most efficient on the oil-soluble parts of the formulation. Citric Acid is effective as an antioxidant in the water-soluble parts of the formulation.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eAccording to the Cosmetic Ingredient Database (Cosing), the functions of Citric Acid are: \u003cem\u003eBuffering, Chelating, Masking\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eTo view more information, visit the Cosing Database \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/ec.europa.eu\/growth\/tools-databases\/cosing\/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.details_v2\u0026amp;id=32858\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003ehere\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e HOW TO USE IT \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-6f5d971b-c27f-4b7e-9b34-63d71d1b9f6c\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-5992bd61-2c3a-42d1-8a81-3b965d2eed42\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eUse in formulations at 0.1% to 4%. It is water-soluble so cannot be used in oil-only formulations. Often used in conjunction with Bicarbonate of Soda to make fizzy bath bombs.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003eWhen used at higher concentrations, it has the typical properties of alpha-hydroxy acids and can be used in anti-ageing gels and peels. When used in the lower amounts (0.1%), it can bind and neutralise minerals like magnesium, copper, zinc and calcium (a chelating effect) which will enhance the activity of antioxidants by preventing autoxidation.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-a0399081-881f-4ccd-9cba-2cb5bb12e29f\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHair Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003eDetergents are very alkaline and if not adjusted to a more skin friendly pH, can feel very tight and itchy on the scalp. For something like a hair care product, we want a pH around the pH of our hair, which is 5.6 to 6.2. The same applies to shower gels. Add Citric Acid in very small amounts, after all other ingredients and essential oils have been added to move the pH to a more skin-friendly level.\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"p1\"\u003eWorks well in hair conditioners and hair packs as well but do not use too much as it can change the colour of your hair (not in a good way!).\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e CAUTIONS \/ CONTRAINDICATIONS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-5601036e-4c32-4530-bc3c-83ce0a0d80a2\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe careful not to take the pH of a product below 3.5 as that is a peeling level acidity on the skin. Citric Acid will sting if it gets into cuts or scratches on your skin and will also be very irritating to the eyes. This is relevant if you are making and moulding bath bombs or if working with children who may rub their eyes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e RECIPES \u0026amp; BLENDS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-1f2b7638-c346-4a90-8ed9-4dba6b39ede5\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eClick on the links below to be directed to great recipes featuring Citric Acid:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca title=\"Bath Bombs\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/bath-bombs\"\u003eBath Bombs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003ch4\u003e\u003ca title=\"Shea Butter Bath Bombs\" href=\"\/blogs\/recipes\/shea-butter-bath-bombs\"\u003eShea Butter Bath Bombs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-heading\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-header\"\u003e \u003ch4 class=\"shogun-accordion-title\"\u003e TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS \u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-icon shogun-icon-chevron\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shogun-accordion-body\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-f5abbd9f-a0c6-4272-8471-950cd5e0780b\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-8a80b8e5-02fe-4983-a326-bd6496755da6\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere is a link to all non batch specific documents for this product \u003ca title=\"Link to Technical Documents\" href=\"https:\/\/aromanticltd.sharepoint.com\/:f:\/s\/TechnicalDocuments\/Evc6nJ7q2R1Gh5TzmANzRX0BLFyj497bDqlh3YIocgAmPQ?e=v5w161\"\u003eLink to Technical Documents\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"s-75844cf4-27f0-460e-b445-c5b47350e2f4\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions about the documents or need the Certificate of Analysis (COA) for a product which you have recived, then please request that \u003ca title=\"Request Certificate Of Analysis (COA)\" href=\"https:\/\/aromantic.co.uk\/pages\/request-technical-documents\"\u003ehere.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aromantic UK","offers":[{"title":"500 g","offer_id":56203084726647,"sku":"85725","price":6.54,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Kg","offer_id":56203084759415,"sku":"85726","price":9.86,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg","offer_id":56203084792183,"sku":"85727","price":46.22,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0590\/3427\/1896\/files\/anhydrous-citric-acidbath-bombs-2406922.png?v=1763550135","url":"https:\/\/www.herbalshire.com\/products\/anhydrous-citric-acid","provider":"Herbalshire Handmade Herbal Products","version":"1.0","type":"link"}