Cosmetic Ingredient Review
FINAL REPORT ON THE SAFETY ASSESSMENT OF GLYCOLIC ACID, AMMONIUM, CALCIUM, POTASSIUM,AND SODIUM GLYCOLATES, METHYL, ETHYL, PROPYL, AND BUTYL GLYCOLATES, AND LACTIC ACID, AMMONIUM, CALCIUM, POTASSIUM, SODIUM,AND TEA-LACTATES, METHYL, ETHYL, SOPROPYL,AND BUTY-L LACTATES, AND LAURYL, MYRISTYL, AND CETYL LACTATES
International Journal of Toxicology, 17(Suppl. 1):1-3,199s
Copyright 0 1998 Cosmetic Ingredient Review
http://www.cir-safety.org/ingredients
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J Cosmet Sci. 2002 Sep-Oct;53(5):243-8.
A survey of consumer cosmetic products and salon preparations for alpha hydroxy acids. Hubinger JC1.
US Food and Drug Administration, 5100 Point Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740, USA.
Abstract
The Food and Drug Administration has completed a survey of consumer and salon/professional cosmetic products for glycolic and lactic acids, and product pH, to determine conformity with recommended levels established by the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). In twenty-five consumer products, concentrations of glycolic and lactic acid ranged from 1.1% to 8.7%. Two products had pHs lower than the recommended minimum of 3.5. In seventeen salon/professional products, glycolic and lactic acids were found at levels ranging from 0.9% to 28.5%. Two salon products had pHs significantly lower than the 3.0 recommended by the CIR. About half of the products contained either a sunscreen or a recommendation for the use of a sunscreen.
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J Drugs Dermatol. 2014 Sep;13(9):1057-66.
European expert recommendations on the use of injectable poly-L-lactic acid for facial rejuvenation.
Alessio R, Rzany B, Eve L, Grangier Y, Herranz P, Olivier-Masveyraud F, Vleggaar D.
Abstract
Over the last few years, there have been a number of important changes in how we appreciate and understand the aging face. Volume loss is now recognized as a major component of facial aging. Treatment options that replace lost volume are increasingly used for recontouring and rejuvenation of the aging face. In this review we present and discuss the European Expert Group recommendations on the ideal use of the unique collagen stimulator, poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA, Sculptra®, Sinclair Pharmaceuticals) for facial rejuvenation lasting up to 25 months. Optimal results are achieved based on a detailed knowledge of facial anatomy, correct treatment procedure, specifically the right dilution, the correct injection technique, as well as appropriate patient aftercare. PLLA is an effective and safe collagen stimulator that treats the whole face. PLLA is simple to use, provides the foundation for facial rejuvenation, is easy to combine with other treatments, and gives long-lasting effects with a high level of patient satisfaction.
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