Resorcinol

OH DAISEY INGREDIENT LIBRARY

Resorcinol

Avoid Hair Dye Ingredient; Chemical Intermediate

Can cause skin sensitization and irritation and has thyroid-related toxicity concerns at sufficient systemic exposure. Cosmetic use is restricted by concentration and application conditions in jurisdictions including the EU.

OH DAISEY VERDICT Avoid Evidence level: Strong
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What it does

Used primarily in oxidative hair dyes and certain specialized topical applications.

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2 health.ec.europa.eu
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