Sodium Thioglycolate

Sodium Thioglycolate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, depilatory agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
FunctionANTIOXIDANT, DEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING
CAS number367-51-1
EC number206-696-4
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches210

Used in

Grooming 100%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Thioglycolate do in skincare?
Sodium Thioglycolate functions as an antioxidant, depilatory agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium 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 Sodium Thioglycolate?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (100% of its uses).

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