The Basics On Thioctic Acid
What is Thioctic Acid?
Technical name for the antioxidant alpha lipoic acid.
What are other names for Thioctic Acid?
1,2-DITHIOLANE-3-PENTANOIC ACID, 1,2-DITHIOLANE-3-VALERIC ACID, 1,2DITHIOLANE3PENTANOIC ACID, (+/), 5-(DITHIOLAN-3-YL)VALERIC ACID, A-LIPOIC ACID, and THIOCTIC ACID
What is Thioctic Acid used for?
Thioctic Acid is an antioxidant used in cosmetics, personal care formulas, and anti-aging products because of its ability to scavenge free-radicals which lead to premature aging and wrinkling. … After 12 weeks, the study found that skin quality improved by about 50% in regards to smoothness and wrinkle reduction.
How Thioctic Acid is classified
Antioxidants
Recommendations for using Thioctic Acid during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Thioctic Acid During Pregnancy
What we know about using Thioctic Acid while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Thioctic Acid from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Thioctic Acid
Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1.7 oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment (1 fl. oz.); Sunday Riley GOOD GENES Glycolic Acid Treatment (1.7 fl. oz.); The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5; SUNDAY RILEY Good Genes All-In-One Lactic Acid Treatment; Fresh Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Moisturizer
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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