CIR Affirms Previous AHA Conclusions, Issues Seven Final Safety Reports
This article was originally published in The Rose Sheet
Executive Summary
A 1998 safety assessment for alpha hydroxy acids holds up despite an increase in ingredient use and concentration, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel said at its Dec. 9 meeting.
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