Glycolic acid
Glycolic acid
Glycolic Acid is a synthetic ingredient belonging to the fruit acid family. Its role in a formulation is to regulate the pH to maintain the acid-base balance of the product.
Buffering
Ingredient
Roles & functions
Buffering — Adjusts and stabilises the pH of the formula.
Regulatory framework
What the authorities say
| Authority | Status |
|---|---|
| Commission européenne (CosIng, Règl. 1223/2009) | Autorisé |
| CLP classification (Reg. 1272/2008) | No CMR classification |
| ECHA — endocrine disruptor (human health) | Not identified as an endocrine disruptor |
| ECHA — Candidate List (SVHC, REACH Art. 59) | Not on the Candidate List (SVHC) |
| European Commission (Reg. 1223/2009, Annex III) | No cosmetic allergen subject to mandatory labelling |
| European Commission (EU catalogue of nanomaterials, Reg. 1223/2009) | No referenced nanoform |
Products
Products containing it
GranionsDermatologie Sérum Acide Glycolique, 30ml
EucerinDermopure Peeling 10 Nuit, 40ml
MádaraGlycolic Glow Toner Tonique Exfoliant, 150ml
DermaceuticMask 15 Purifier Masque, 30ml
BiodermaNode K Soin Intense Kératorégulateur Etats Squameux En Plaques, 100ml
EneomeyPerfect Body 30 Lait Corporel Raffermissant, 150ml
DermaceuticPurifier Foamer 15 Mousse Exfoliante Intense, 100ml
DermaceuticPurifier Foamer 5 Mousse Exfoliante, 100ml
EneomeyPurify Cleanser Nettoyant Visage Et Corps, 150ml
EneomeyPurify Masque 10 Masque Purifiant Et Matifiant, 50ml
EneomeyStim Renew 15 Soin Nuit Anti-Âge Lissant, 50ml
EneomeyStim Renew 30 Recharge Crème de Nuit Anti-Age Lissante, 50ml
Statistics
In Lou’s database
67
products listed
| Most frequent categories | Anti-aging · Cleansers & makeup removers · Face · Shower gels & soaps · Serums |
| Most frequent brands | Eneomey · Roger&Gallet · Dermaceutic · Ducray · Bioderma |
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