Alpha Lipoic Acid
pair of enantiomers
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
pair of enantiomers
Purpose
Function
group of stereoisomers
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.