Hair reducing agent
DIAMMONIUM AMINOETHYLTHIOSUCCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Moderate
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A sulfur-containing reducing agent used in hair perming and straightening systems. Use is limited by potential skin irritation and sensitization, particularly in leave-on contexts.
Skin benefits
- Used as a thiol-based reducing agent in hair perming and straightening
- Provides a milder alternative to thioglycolate salts
Known concerns
- Reducing agents are skin and eye irritants at use levels
- Possible sensitization with repeated exposure
- Sulfur-based odor and stability challenges
- Restricted to professional or rinse-off use
- Limited published cosmetic safety data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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