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
The Ordinary
Sulphate 4% Cleanser for Body and Hair
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates
Makeup by Mario
SurrealSkin Natural Finish Foundation
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Desert Essence
Tea Tree Oil Ultra Care Mouthwash
Lists essential oils
Fekkai
Technician Color Conditioner Extended Color Vibrancy
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo + Flash Mask
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Technician Color Shampoo Extended Color Vibrancy
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tatcha
The Brightening Eye Cream
Eye cream · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Rituals
The ritual of namaste anti-aging day cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Bio Après-Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid
Unilever
Timotei Bio Shampooing Femme Éclat Cheveux colorés Grenade & Karité 250ml
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Triple Berry Smoothing Peel
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils
Naturium
Vitamin C Complex Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Vitamin C&E Treatment
Serum · Lists essential oils, silicones
100% Pure
Yerba Mate Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists fragrance allergens
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