Thioglycolic Acid

  • Skin Texture Improvement
  • May Cause Irritation
  • May Worsen Dry Skin
  • May Worsen Redness
  • May Irritate Lips
  • AHA
  • Exfoliation
  • Antioxidant

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About Thioglycolic Acid

Thioglycolic Acid is an organic acid.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to slow the oxidation of formulation ingredients caused by reactions with oxygen, remove hair from the skin's surface, and help change the shape of hair in products that create waves or straighten hair.[2] It is also used to cause reactions that reduce other ingredients.[2]

Thioglycolic Acid Details

Ingredient function
Antioxidant, Depilatory, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Redu CI Ng
Main product categories
Hair Wax/Gel
INCI name
THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
CosIng ID
38587

Thioglycolic Acid References

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