MORE Benzophenone & Related Compounds Benzophenone is used in personal care products such as lip balm and nail polish to protect the products from UV light. Derivatives of...
MORE Butylated Compounds Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are used as preservatives in a variety of personal care products. Both of...
MORE Carbon Black Carbon black is a dark black powder used as a pigment in cosmetics such as eyeliner, mascara and lipstick. It is produced by incomplete...
MORE Carcinogens in Cosmetics The laws governing cosmetics and personal care products are so limited that known cancer-causing chemicals, or carcinogens, are legally...
MORE Ethanolamine Compounds (MEA, DEA, TEA And Others) Ethanolamines are present in many consumer products ranging from cosmetics, personal care products and household cleaning products. Both...
MORE Ethoxylated Ingredients Ethoxylation is the process of reacting ethylene oxide with other chemicals to make them less harsh. Ethoxylation can create small amounts...
MORE Formaldehyde And Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives Formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives (FRPs) are used in many personal care products, particularly in shampoos and liquid...
MORE Fragrance Many products list “fragrance” on the label, but very few name the specific ingredients that make up a “fragrance.” This lack of...
MORE Homosalate Homosalate is a widely used chemical in sunscreens and skin care products with SPF. Homosalate is a potential endocrine disruptor and...
MORE Lead And Other Heavy Metals Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, mercury, aluminum, zinc, chromium and iron are found in a wide variety of personal care products including...