CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE is graded C** (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
Safety grade: C**
This is a chemical compound commonly found in hair removal creams and lotions that works by breaking down the protein structure of hair, allowing it to dissolve and be easily wiped away. It's also used in some products to help remove dead skin cells.
This ingredient dissolves hair at the skin's surface for painless hair removal and helps shed dead skin cells through its keratolytic properties.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to CALCIUM THIOGLYCOLATE
- THIOLACTIC ACID — Grade A. Thiolactic acid dissolves hair and exfoliates skin like calcium thioglycolate.
- BROMELAIN — Grade A. Bromelain enzyme breaks down keratin to exfoliate dead skin cells.
Other Reducing ingredients
- SODIUM METABISULFITE — Grade B
- THIOGLYCERIN — Grade A
- STANNOUS CHLORIDE — Grade A**
- DIHYDROXYACETONE — Grade A
- SODIUM THIOSULFATE — Grade A
- GLUTATHIONE — Grade A
- SODIUM BISULFITE — Grade B**