Thioglycolic Acid
Thioglycolic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antioxidant, depilatory agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | THIOGLYCOLIC ACID |
| Function | ANTIOXIDANT, DEPILATORY, HAIR WAVING OR STRAIGHTENING, REDUCING |
| CAS number | 68-11-1 |
| EC number | 200-677-4 |
| Prevalence | 3 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Body |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
Used in
Grooming 66.7%Gel, Pomade & Wax 33.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Thioglycolic Acid do in skincare?
- Thioglycolic Acid functions as an antioxidant, depilatory agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Thioglycolic 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 Thioglycolic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Body products, especially grooming (66.7% of its uses).
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