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ALPHA HYDROXY ACIDS

Products with this unspecific ingredient may be composed of any the specific substances listed below. The evidence shown is based on the most concerning group member.
Asthma/Respiratory
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Skin Allergies &
Irritation
 
Moderate Concern
 
Developmental &
Reproductive Toxicity
 
Some Concern
 
Cancer
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Environment
 
No Data, Some Concern
 
Top scoring factors: Evidence of skin irritation/allergies/damage; developmental/endocrine/reproductive effects; respiratory effects
This unspecific ingredient, Alpha hydroxy acids, can be found in 1 product.
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Evidence

Health issue
 
Level of Concern
 
Source
Alpha hydroxy acids
The European Commission's Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety reports this substance is an established contact allergen in humans.
 
some
 
EU Cosmetics Directive: Opinion on Frangrance allergens in cosmetics (2011)
Alpha hydroxy acids
NTP Toxcast scored 3.5-4.5
 
some
 
National Toxicology Program (NTP): EWG Toxcast Analysis
Alpha hydroxy acids
Not known to cause asthma
 
low
 
Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC): AOEC Exposure Code List (2020 Update)
 


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