Thioglycolic Acid
Antioxidant
Antioxidants inhibit oxidation, or a chemical reaction that leads to cell-damage and are found to correct signs of aging, brighten skin tone, and some antioxidants help stimulate collagen.
Explained
Thioglycolic Acid is primarily used for hair removal and hair-texture alteration by breaking bonds in keratin.
It must be used under tightly controlled concentrations and pH conditions due to its potency and potential for skin irritation.
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What it does
Antioxidant
A substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one, such as vitamin e, vitamin c, or beta carotene, that protects cellsfrom the sometimes damaging effects of oxidation.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0%
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
3%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38587
INCI Name
THIOGLYCOLIC ACID
EC #
 200-677-4
All Functions
Antioxidant, Depilatory, Hair Waving Or Straightening, Redu CI Ng
