succinic acid
noun
suc·cin·ic acid
(ˌ)sək-ˈsi-nik- 
: a crystalline dicarboxylic acid C4H6O4 found widely in nature and active in energy-yielding metabolic reactions
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Key Ingredients: Ceramide, vitamin B5, succinic acid Size: 1.8 oz.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
This barrier cream is built to support the moisture barrier and control breakouts in equal measure, using a combination of ceramides, vitamin B5, and succinic acid, which helps regulate oil production (thus reducing clogged pores).
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Then there are trace amounts of salicylic acid, a gentle exfoliant with anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness, and succinic acid, an antimicrobial ingredient that reduces acne-causing bacteria.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
Then, take the Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel and apply a small amount on each blemish to allow the lactic and succinic acids to kill unwanted bacteria.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
The proteins lysine and arginine work in combination with succinic acid and naturally derived guar to fortify curls and repair damage.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
The Strawberry Smooth serum relies on what Glow Recipe calls its Clarity Acid Complex: 2% BHA or beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) and 1% AHA or alpha hydroxy acid (mandelic acid) blend, 3.5% strawberry (water, enzymes, and leaf extract), 3% azelaic acid liposome, and 0.5% succinic acid.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 26 Apr. 2022
While it has been used in medicinal practice for centuries, amber is nowadays proven to contain between 3% and 8% succinic acid, which stimulates metabolism, relieves stress and provides energy.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
So even if your baby’s temperature did somehow hit 400 degrees, the infinitesimal amount of succinic acid released would be too minuscule to provide an effect.
—Lindsey Hunter Lopez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
This barrier cream is built to support the moisture barrier and control breakouts in equal measure, using a combination of ceramides, vitamin B5, and succinic acid, which helps regulate oil production (thus reducing clogged pores).
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2024
Then there are trace amounts of salicylic acid, a gentle exfoliant with anti-inflammatory properties to reduce redness, and succinic acid, an antimicrobial ingredient that reduces acne-causing bacteria.
—Karina Hoshikawa, refinery29.com, 11 June 2024
Then, take the Perricone MD Acne Relief Maximum Strength Spot Gel and apply a small amount on each blemish to allow the lactic and succinic acids to kill unwanted bacteria.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 30 Aug. 2023
The proteins lysine and arginine work in combination with succinic acid and naturally derived guar to fortify curls and repair damage.
—Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 12 May 2023
The Strawberry Smooth serum relies on what Glow Recipe calls its Clarity Acid Complex: 2% BHA or beta hydroxy acid (salicylic acid) and 1% AHA or alpha hydroxy acid (mandelic acid) blend, 3.5% strawberry (water, enzymes, and leaf extract), 3% azelaic acid liposome, and 0.5% succinic acid.
—Sarah Madaus, SELF, 26 Apr. 2022
While it has been used in medicinal practice for centuries, amber is nowadays proven to contain between 3% and 8% succinic acid, which stimulates metabolism, relieves stress and provides energy.
—Debbi Kickham, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2022
So even if your baby’s temperature did somehow hit 400 degrees, the infinitesimal amount of succinic acid released would be too minuscule to provide an effect.
—Lindsey Hunter Lopez, New York Times, 18 Apr. 2020
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succinic acid
noun
suc·cin·ic acid
(ˌ)sək-ˌsin-ik-
: a crystalline dicarboxylic acid C4H6O4 that is found widely in nature, that is formed in the Krebs cycle and in various fermentation processes, and that is used chiefly as an intermediate in synthesis (as of pharmaceuticals and synthetic resins)
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