Antioxidant

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.