Phytic Acid
Phytic Acid is a chelating ingredient. It’s in 110 products on Poliage, most often exfoliant, hair styling and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Phytic acid: used to bind metal ions.
What it does
Contains Phytic Acid: chelating
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 36555, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as fytic acid.
Products that contain Phytic Acid
Dermalogica
Phyto Nature Oxygen Cream
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils
Dermalogica
powerbright dark spot peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
PRIMARY COLOR CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dermalogica
Pro Collagen Banking Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Algenist
Radiance Glow Refining Multi-Tasking Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Rapid Response Detox Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE Hydrating Curl Glaze
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
REBOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL DEFINING CREME
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
COSRX
RED RICE INOSITOL Exfoliating Care Pore Wash-Off Peel Serum
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Deliplus
Regen skin Deliplus
Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid
Innersense
Renew Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Obagi
Resurfacing Multi-Acid Peel Pads
Exfoliant · Lists drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Curlsmith
Root Boost Uplifting Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
R+Co
Root Booster Volume Spray
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Fekkai
Root Lift
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
The Ordinary
Salicylic Acid 2% Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Fekkai
Shea Butter Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Ole Henriksen
Silkfoliant Gentle Tri-Acid Exfoliating Toner for Dark Spots
Toner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists essential oils, silicones
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL CONDITIONER
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
The Ordinary
Soothing & Barrier Support Serum
Serum · Lists fragrance allergens
Biossance
Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Moisturizer
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance allergens
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