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α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters

Korean: 알파-하이드록시애씨드 및 그 염류, 에스터류 ·

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Other markets

How α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters is treated in 1 more market, from the overseas cosmetic regulation database compiled by Korea's MFDS. Always confirm with the regulator of that country before selling there.

Market	Status	Conditions
CN China	Restricted	MFDS summary (Korean): * 【화장품 중 최대사용농도】 배합한도 (일반) : 총량 6% (산으로 계산) * 기타 제한조건 및 요구사항 : pH≥3.5 (씻어내는 두발용품 제외) * 라벨에 반드시 표기해야하는 사용조건과 주의사항 : 자외선차단용이 아닌 피부화장품에 사용하고 α-히드록시산 3%를 함유하였거나 상품설명에 α-히드록시산을 표시하였을 경우 “자외선차단용 화장품과 함께 사용해야 함”라고 표기해야 함

Source: MFDS cosmetic ingredient use restrictions — overseas regulations · checked Oct 17, 2026

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α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters 알파-하이드록시애씨드 및 그 염류, 에스터류

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

Is α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is α-Hydroxy acids and their salts,esters called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 알파-하이드록시애씨드 및 그 염류, 에스터류.