Antioxidant

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

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Antioxidant
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.