POTENTIAL TOXICITY OF ALPHA AND BETA HYDROXY ACIDS IN COSMETIC PRODUCTS: A REVIEW

Abstract

Hydroxy acids have a significant role in various therapeutic circumstances, most notably in the cosmetics business. Despite its importance in treating acne, scars, pigmentation, skin dryness, and wrinkles, among other skin disorders, AHAs and BHAs have substantial side effect s, such as increased photosensitivity. In today's market, these products are becoming increasingly popular due to the promise of quick whitening benefits, which causes worry in the pharmaceutical cosmetics business. As a result, this analysis intends to provide a larger perspecti ve on the AHA-BHA, its current state within the healthcare sector, various linked cosmetics goods with FDA warnings, and related themes from the past to the present. The review resurrects founded papers in order to better comprehend the condition of AHA-BHA, acknowledge its subsisting role in the pharmaceutical industry, and comprehend the potential toxicity brought by AHA-BHA in order to pique readers' interest in using cosmetic products containing AHA-BHA with caution.