Thioglycerin

Thioglycerin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a depilatory, hair waving or straightening agent. It is used in 2 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTHIOGLYCERIN
FunctionDEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, KERATOLYTIC, REDUCING
CAS number96-27-5
EC number202-495-0
Prevalence2 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Face Cleansers 50%Other Haircare 50%

Frequently asked

What does Thioglycerin do in skincare?
Thioglycerin functions as a depilatory, hair waving or straightening agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Thioglycerin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Thioglycerin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).

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