Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety: opinion on Thioglycolic acid and its salts (TGA)
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Text extracted from the conclusions of the SCCS report:
The SCCS is of the opinion that the use of thioglycolic acid (up to 5%) and its salts is safe
for use as a depilatory when used as intended (i.e. use not daily and not on large surfaces,
see MoS calculation in 3.3.13).
The SCCS is of the opinion that the general use (personal use by consumers at home) on
eyelashes is not recommended because of eye irritation potential. However, it is safe up to
11% when applied by a professional for use on eyelashes.
The safety of these types of cosmetic products highly depends on responsible risk
management including warnings and extensive guidance for use.
Link to the
source internet document (SCCP opinion adopted on 11 November 2013)
