Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Peroxide as Used in Cosmetics

Lillian C. Becker; Priya A. Cherian; Wilma F. Bergfeld; Donald V. Belsito; Ronald A. Hill; Curtis D. Klaassen; Daniel C. Liebler; James G. Marks; Ronald C. Shank; Thomas J. Slaga; Paul W. Snyder; Monice Fiume; Bart Heldreth

doi:10.1177/10915818241237790

Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Peroxide as Used in Cosmetics

Lillian C. Becker
, Priya A. Cherian
, Wilma F. Bergfeld
, Donald V. Belsito
, Ronald A. Hill
, Curtis D. Klaassen
, Daniel C. Liebler
, James G. Marks
, Ronald C. Shank
, Thomas J. Slaga
, Paul W. Snyder
, Monice Fiume
, Bart Heldreth

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The Expert Panel for Cosmetic Ingredient Safety (Panel) assessed the safety of Hydrogen Peroxide for use in cosmetics. This ingredient is reported to function in cosmetics as an antimicrobial agent, cosmetic biocide, oral health care agent, and oxidizing agent. The Panel reviewed the data relevant to the safety of this ingredient and concluded that Hydrogen Peroxide is safe in cosmetics in the present practices of use and concentration described in this safety assessment.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	5S-63S
Journal	International journal of toxicology
Volume	43
Issue number	3_suppl
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/10915818241237790
State	Published - Aug 2024

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Safety Assessment of Hydrogen Peroxide as Used in Cosmetics

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