Pyruvic Acid

Product Description

Pyruvic Acid is a high-purity alpha-keto acid widely used in advanced cosmetic and personal care formulations for exfoliation, skin renewal support, and texture refinement. Known for its ability to promote natural skin turnover, it helps improve the appearance of uneven skin texture while contributing to a smoother and more radiant complexion.

As a multifunctional exfoliating ingredient, Pyruvic Acid assists in the removal of accumulated surface dead skin cells, helping reveal fresher-looking skin and supporting a more refined skin appearance. Its exfoliating activity makes it particularly valuable in formulations designed to improve skin smoothness, enhance radiance, and promote a more even-looking skin tone.

Pyruvic Acid is commonly incorporated into exfoliating serums, resurfacing treatments, professional peel systems, and advanced skincare formulations where improved skin texture, enhanced luminosity, and optimized skin renewal are desired.

Our High Purity Pyruvic Acid is supplied directly from the manufacturer, ensuring reliable quality, consistent performance, and excellent compatibility with modern cosmetic systems.

Product Specification

• CAS No.: 127-17-3
• INCI Name: Pyruvic Acid
• Appearance: Colorless to light yellow liquid or powder
• Function: Exfoliating agent, pH adjuster
• Solubility: Water-soluble
• Application: Chemical peels, exfoliating serums, cosmetic formulations
• Grade: Cosmetic Grade
• Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and incompatible substances

Key Benefits & Applications

Pyruvic Acid is a multifunctional exfoliating active that supports smoother-looking skin, enhanced radiance, and improved overall skin appearance.

• Cell Turnover: Helps support the natural renewal process of the skin for a fresher and more refined appearance.
• Exfoliation: Assists in removing accumulated dead skin cells from the skin surface to improve smoothness and clarity.
• Gentle Exfoliation: Provides effective exfoliating performance while supporting a comfortable skin feel when properly formulated.
• Skin Texture Smoothing: Helps improve the appearance of rough or uneven skin texture, promoting a smoother-looking complexion.
• Even Skin Tone: Supports a more uniform skin appearance by encouraging regular surface skin renewal.
• Skin Radiance / Glow: Enhances the appearance of skin brightness and luminosity, helping achieve a healthier-looking complexion.
• Versatile Applications: Suitable for exfoliating serums, peel formulations, resurfacing treatments, brightening products, and advanced skincare systems.

Formulation Guidelines

Pyruvic Acid is suitable for cosmetic formulations where exfoliation, skin texture refinement, and radiance enhancement are desired.

• Recommended Use Level: Typically 1.0%–10.0%, depending on formulation objectives, product type, and regional regulations.
• Formulation Phase: Typically incorporated into the water phase with appropriate pH adjustment.
• Compatibility: Compatible with humectants, soothing agents, brightening ingredients, and a wide range of cosmetic active ingredients.
• Suitable Systems: Exfoliating serums, resurfacing treatments, peel systems, brightening formulations, and advanced skincare products.
• Processing Tip: Careful pH optimization is recommended to achieve the desired balance between performance and formulation stability.
• Storage: Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry location away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.
• Synergy: Combine with Niacinamide to support skin radiance, promote a more even-looking skin tone, and enhance overall skin appearance in advanced exfoliating formulations.