Ingredient profile
Trichloroacetic Acid
Raters disagreeAt least one of our safety lists speaks to this ingredient.
Raters don't agree. Here's where each one stands
Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Independent
Greenlens Tolerance Screen
Independent
Caution
—
Concern
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
Where each list lands
Funding shown- Concern
Health Canada Ingredient Hotlist
Government
Trichloroacetic acid is prohibited in cosmetics (it is a strong caustic peel agent). (Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist)
- Safe
Greenlens Ingredient Scan
Independent
No EU-regulated hazard recognized for this ingredient.
- Safe
Greenlens Precautionary Screen
Also screened — not on these lists
- California Proposition 65
- US NTP Report on Carcinogens
- IARC Monographs
- ANSES Endocrine Disruptors
- EU Microplastics Restriction
- EU Harmonised Classification (CLP Annex VI)
Notes
- Health Canada Hotlist — prohibited
