- Type
- Alpha hydroxy acid
Why it is flagged
No hormonal concern identified. AHAs are considered acceptable in pregnancy at cosmetic concentrations.
Sources
- Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist Health Canada, 2025
- 10. List of Permitted Acidity Regulators and Acid-Reacting Materials (Lists of Permitted Food Additives) Health Canada, 2025
- Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Glycolic Acid, ... Lactic Acid, Ammonium, Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, and TEA-Lactates, ... and Cetyl Lactates Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 1998
Also listed as
2-hydroxypropanoic acid, aha, acide lactique, ácido láctico, acido lattico, milchsäure