Safety Assessment of Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Poly(3-Hydroxyoctanoic Acid), and Polylactic Acid as Used in Cosmetics.

What was studied

Panel judged the three listed polymers safe in cosmetic uses and concentrations described. Published grouped safety assessment, not efficacy or monomer interchangeability. Manufacturing and exposure bounds apply.

Checked against the published abstract on Oct 1, 2026. Source 1 ↗Source 2 ↗