Aluminum
Different forms of aluminum such as powder or Chlorohydrate are toxic because of its solubility in water and the pH range, i high amounts it can cause oxidative stress in the brain, liver, and kidney.
BHA Butylated Hydroxyanisole
A preservative found in hair, face, body and cosmetics is linked to cancer which can cause skin irritations, and disrupts hormones.
BHT
A toluene - based preservatice found in hair, face, body, and cosmetics is linked to skin irritation.
Butoxyethanol
An alcohol found in household cleaning products like glass cleaner, liquid soaps, and sprays which can cause cancer, reproductive and hormone disruption, and organ toxicity.
Chemical Sunscreens
A UVA/UVB ray protector and ingredient stabilizer is linked to hormone disruption. Including: Benzophenone, Oxybenzone, and Octinoxate. Limited data on Avobenzone.
Coal Tar
A by-product of coke and coal is a carcinogen and is used in anti-dandruff products and as a colorant.
Cyclic Silicones
Include Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), Cyclohexasiloxane (D6), and Cyclomethicone used in the environment and can build up in the food chain, are linked to reproductive, developmental toxicity, and endocrine disruption.
1,4 - Dioxane
A contaminate in products that sud that is linked in cancer, organ toxicity, and reproductive harm.
EDTA
Calcium disodium, tetrasodium, and Trisodium are binding agents found in Moisturizers, Cleansers, Hair Color, Soap and Body Wash, Foundation, and Eye Makeup linked to organ toxicity or irritation.
Ethanolamines
Include DEA/ TEA/ MEA / ETA may be contaminated with chemicals like Nitrosamines found in Moisturizers, Cleansers, Hair Color, Soap and Body Wash, Foundation, and Eye Makeup which are linked to cancer.
Formaldehyde
Including DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, and Quaternium-15 found in bath products, nail polish, and synthetic eyelash glues can be linked to cancer, neurotoxicity, reproductive harm, organ toxicities, and allergies.
Hydroquinone
A metabolite of Benzene (carcinogen) is typically used for skin lightening reasons, causes skin irritations, linked to cancer, and organ toxicity.
Methyl Cellosolve or 2 Methoxyethanol
A solvent banned in the EU which is added to perfumes, can cause skin irritation and may cause effects on the central nervous system, blood, bone marrow, kidneys, and liver.
Methyl chloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone
Preservative banned in the EU from cosmetic product can cause skin allergies and irritation and may be linked to organ toxicity, and neurotoxicty.
Mineral Oil
A by-product of refining crude oil found in moisturizers is linked to cancer, organ toxicity, and allergies.
Nanoparticles
Typically not labeled ingredients, used in uv protection, UV protection, penetration and texture enhancing, ingredient stabilization, and preservatives is linked to organ toxicity, DNA and cell damage, and reproductive harm.
Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musk
Including Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks, typically in fragrances linked to endocrine disruption and environmental concern.
Parabens
Including Butylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Methylparaben have a possible contamination with 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide found in hair, face, body, and cosmetics are Plasticizers, Solubilizers, Denaturants linked to hormone disruption, reproductive harm, organ toxicity, cancer, and allergies.
Perfluorinated Compund
PFAS or PFCs are 3000 Highly Fluorinated Compounds used in many different types of products because of their oil-, stain-, and water-repellent properties and cannot break down in the environment. They are linked to cancer, hormone disruption, organ toxicities, and obesity. Including "Perfluor" and "Polyfluor".
Petrolatum and Paraffin
Including Mineral. oil, Paraffin wax, Liquid Paraffin and other derivatives of petroleum are unsustainably sourced and possible PAH contamination. Linked to cancer, organ toxicity, and allergies.
Phenoxyethanol
Formulations using >1%. A Preservative and Fragrance Ingredient that can be linked to organ toxicity.
Phthalates
Are Plasticizers, Solubilizers , and Denaturant chemicals hiding in fragrance s and are linked to hormone disruption including endocrine and reproductive.
Polyethylene glycol (PEG)
Are Thickeners, Solvents, Softeners, Moisture-carriers, and Penetration Enhancers and can be contaminated with 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide. Linked to endocrine disruption and reproduction harm.
Propanol
A pH Adjuster and Ingredient Stabilizer found in hair, face, and body cosmetics is linked to cancer, reproductive harm, and organ toxicity.
Resorcinol
Are Colorants, fragrance ingredients, and Acne therapy chemicals found in hair dyes and styling products are linked to endocrine disruption and organ toxicity.
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Are Surfactant, Fragrance ingredient, and Acne therapy chemicals found in Shampoo, Cleanser Soap, Exfoliators, Body Wash, and Bubble Bath with possible contamination with 1,40-dioxane. Linked to organ toxicity and allergies.
Toluene
A solvent that is toxic to the immune system, may cause birth defects, and usually found in nail polishes.
Triclosan and Triclocarban
Are antibacterials used in personal care and home-cleaning products and are linked to hormone disruption.
Heavy Metals
Lead, Nickel, Cadmium, and other heavy metals are common at trace levels in both natural mineral pigments and synthetic colorants. In small amounts they are low-toxic but they build up over time and can become harmful.
Ethoxylated Ingredients
Ethylene Oxide, 1,4-Dioxane, Ceteareth-20, SLES, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (most ingredients ending in "eth") Emulsyfying wax, Cetearyl Alccohol, Polysorbate 60, Ceteareth-20, PEGA, Polysorbate-20. Can be carcinogenic and harmful to health.