Glycolic Acid
Level 2 — Generally safeIn Winter's Dictionary
Glycolic Acid is a acidulant — Controls acid-alkali balance; copper brightening, decontamination, dyeing
What it does
Controls acid-alkali balance; copper brightening, decontamination, dyeing
Where you'll see it
Cosmetics
What the research says
Mild irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Regulatory status
- US FDA: GRAS
Sources
- A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives (Winter): a mild irritant to the skin and mucous membranes