Calcium Thioglycolate

Calcium Thioglycolate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a depilatory, keratolytic agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
FunctionDEPILATORY, KERATOLYTIC, REDUCING
CAS number814-71-1
EC number212-402-5
Prevalence12 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches140

Used in

Grooming 100%

Frequently asked

What does Calcium Thioglycolate do in skincare?
Calcium Thioglycolate functions as a depilatory, keratolytic agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Calcium Thioglycolate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Calcium Thioglycolate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (100% of its uses).

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