title: Safety assessment of α-amino acids as used in cosmetics.
abstract: The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel (Panel) reviewed the safety of α-amino acids, which function primarily as hair- and skin-conditioning agents in cosmetic products. The safety of α-amino acids as direct food additives has been well established based on extensive research through acute and chronic dietary exposures. The Panel focused its review on dermal irritation and sensitization data relevant to the use of these ingredients in topical cosmetics. The Panel concluded that α-amino acids were safe as cosmetic ingredients in the practices of use and concentration of this safety assessment.
authors: Cosmetic Ingredient Review, 1101 17th Street, NW, Suite, 412, Washington, DC 20036, USA. Email: cirinfo@cir-safety.org.
authors: Christina L
authors: CL
authors: Burnett
authors: Bart
authors: B
authors: Heldreth
authors: Wilma F
authors: WF
authors: Bergfeld
authors: Donald V
authors: DV
authors: Belsito
authors: Ronald A
authors: RA
authors: Hill
authors: Curtis D
authors: CD
authors: Klaassen
authors: Daniel C
authors: DC
authors: Liebler
authors: James G
authors: JG
authors: Marks
authors: Ronald C
authors: RC
authors: Shank
authors: Thomas J
authors: TJ
authors: Slaga
authors: Paul W
authors: PW
authors: Snyder
authors: F Alan
authors: FA
authors: Andersen
mesh_terms: D000596:Amino Acids / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000009:adverse effects*; D017751:Safety Management
chemical_list: D000596:Amino Acids; D003358:Cosmetics
keywords: cosmetics; safety assessment; α-amino acids