Citric Acid Monohydrate (Nimbu ka Sat)
Rs. 130.00
Citric acid monohydrate is formed when citric acid is crystallized from cold water. Citric acid is found naturally in fruits like lime, lemon and oranges and is responsible for giving them their signature sour taste. Citric acid monohydrate is used as a food preservative, cleaning agent, health supplement and in the pharmaceutical sector. It is also used in cosmetics like creams, shampoos, lotions, toner, gels and many more.
INCI Name- Citric acid monohydrate
Molecular Formulae- C6H10O8
Alternative Names- Citric acid hydrate
Purity of the Ingredients- 99%
Country of Origin- India
BENEFITS AND USES-
- Because of its outstanding anti-microbial qualities, our citric acid monohydrate is an ideal preservative for both food and cosmetics.
- It will significantly extend the shelf life of food products such as canned goods, meat, savory snacks, and sweets.
- Similarly, adding our citric acid to your DIY formulations such as soaps and creams can extend their shelf life.
- It lowers the pH level to match the skin's natural acid levels, which reduces possible irritations and strengthens your skin's natural barrier.
- It aids in skin exfoliation, cell regeneration, and skin whitening as a consequence of dead cell elimination.
- It improves hair manageability and can significantly minimize frizzing.
- It shields the body from free radical damage induced by external conditions.
- Our citric acid mono hydrate will improve the lathering and cleansing capabilities of your homemade soap.
HOW IT WORKS-
- It works by lowering the natural pH of your food and cosmetic products.
- Lower pH restricts the formation of microorganisms, as a result, increasing the shelf-life of the product.
CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-
- It should be used in a concentration of 0.1 to 10%.
- It is soluble in both water and oil.
HOW TO USE-
- For cosmetics, add our citric acid monohydrate to the warm water phase and then blend it with the oil phase using a mini-mixer or a mixing spoon.
- For food products, add our citric acid monohydrate in the recommended concentration to the product when it is still warm and make sure it mixes well in the product.