A-Lipoic Acid
antioxidant, skin-conditioning, anti-aging
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
antioxidant, skin-conditioning, anti-aging
Purpose
Function
antioxidant, skin-conditioning, anti-aging
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationlow
MoSnot established
NOAEL60 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict
Endogenous antioxidant cofactor with dual water and fat solubility that regenerates vitamins C and E in the antioxidant recycling network, exhibits anti-glycation properties, and chelates pro-oxidant transition metals; evidence supports wrinkle reduction at 5% with rare contact sensitization at standard cosmetic concentrations.
US Note
OTC; dual water and fat solubility; regenerates vitamins C and E in antioxidant network
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Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.