Thioctic Acid
Thioctic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant agent. It is used in 95 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | THIOCTIC ACID |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT |
| CAS number | 1077-28-7 |
| EC number | 214-071-2 |
| Prevalence | 95 products (0.1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 1,000 |
Used in
Serums 37.9%General Moisturizers 12.6%Eye Moisturizers 8.4%Facial Treatments 6.3%Face Cleansers 5.3%Sunscreens 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Thioctic Acid do in skincare?
- Thioctic Acid functions as an antioxidant agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Thioctic Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Thioctic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (37.9% of its uses).
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