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GlossaryThioglycolic Acid

chemical used in hair treatments to break disulfide bonds

Thioglycolic Acid, also known as TGA, is a chemical compound commonly used in hair care products, particularly in hair perming and straightening treatments. It works by breaking the disulfide bonds in hair proteins, allowing the hair to be reshaped. This compound is also used in depilatory creams to remove unwanted hair by weakening the hair structure.

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November 2021 in “Journal of pharmaceutical research international”

Herbal depilatories are safer and cause fewer side effects than chemical ones for hair removal.

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The document concludes that cosmetics need biocompatible, eco-friendly ingredients due to aging populations and demand for effective products.

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43 citations, January 2013 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

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The document explains how shampoos clean, rinses condition, one-step shampoos offer convenience, and hair growth promoters aim to prevent hair loss, emphasizing the importance of scientific evidence for their effectiveness.

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2 citations, January 2022 in “Anais brasileiros de dermatologia/Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia”

Chemical hair straighteners can cause scalp and hair damage, but long-term effects are unclear.

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