ACETIC ACID
ACETIC ACID
Is ACETIC ACID safe in skincare?
CIR safe as used
Based on
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Safe as used · CIR report 469 conclusion
Is ACETIC ACID classified as a carcinogen?
Only four bodies count here: IARC, EU CLP, US NTP and California Prop 65.
Not classified by IARC, EU CLP, US NTP, or California Prop 65.
How is ACETIC ACID regulated?
Cosmetic ingredient
Not found on any prescription-drug, professional-treatment, or US OTC monograph list, so it is treated as a cosmetic ingredient. This is a passive default ("not on any known restricted list"), not an individually verified positive finding.
Products that list this ingredient
40 products in our catalog list this ingredient. Here are the 12 with the most reviews.
- Kate SomervilleExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
- PhilosophyUltimate Miracle Worker Multi-Rejuvenating Cream SPF 30
- LancômeAdvanced Génifique Eye Light Pearl De-puffing Eye Serum
- LancômeAdvanced Génifique Night Cream
- Perricone MDNeuropeptide Deep Crease Serum
- Perricone MDNeuropeptide Eyelid Lift Serum
- PhilosophyUltimate Miracle Worker Nighttime Serum-in-Cream with Retinol & Ahas
- Perricone MDCold Plasma Plus+ Advanced Hydrating Complex
- Perricone MDNeuropeptide Pro-Strength Moisturizer
- Perricone MDNeuropeptide Corrective Brightening Under-Eye Cream
- BubbleStar Dew Hydrating Eye Cream
- NassifMD SkincareHydro-Screen Serum
Sources (1)
- Reference: Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel
Red does not mean poison. Preservatives that stop a product going off, UV filters and fragrance can land on yellow or red depending on their score.
Green does not mean right for you. Skin and allergies differ from person to person. Treat the color as a starting point.