Is glycolic acid safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Glycolic Acid has been flagged by None as a None concern. onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 10 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain glycolic acid?

We have identified 10 products containing glycolic acid. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Not Classified

Glycolic Acid

What it is

Glycolic Acid is an ingredient found in personal care products. Safety data for this specific ingredient is limited in our current database.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

Pro Care Contact Solution 2.7oz

Harpers Company

0 Avoid
Body Lotion Very Emollient Maximum Dry Skin w/AHA 32 FL Oz by Alba Botanica

Alba Botanica

25 Avoid
Gardeners Hand Repair 6 Oz by Earth Therapeutics

Earth Therapeutics

30 Avoid
Kryolan FX Remover

Kryolan

40 Caution
DONGSUNG Rannce C-Serum 45ml

DONGSUNG

40 Caution
Daily Moisturising Lotion Normal To Dry Skin 32 Oz by Alba Botanica

Alba Botanica

45 Caution
Full Face Matte Black Skull Mask

KBW Global Corp.

55 Caution
Saw Movie Reverse Bear Trap Mask

Trick or Treat Studios

55 Caution
Revlon, Colorsilk Permanent Hair Color 43 Medium Golden Brown, 1 Count

Revlon

55 Caution
Evil Dead 2: Evil Ed Latex Mask

Trick or Treat Studios

60 Caution

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