Archive - Blacklisted Ingredients

Carcinogen
Any substance that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues. Carcinogen exposure can occur from the inhalation, ingestion, or absorption of many different types of substances.
Reproductive Harm
Interferes with the reproductive organs and alters sexual behavior, decreases fertility, menstrual changes, offsets puberty, increases risk of miscarriages, premature births and increases risk of reproductive cancers.
Neurotoxicity
Exposure to neurotoxins that alters the normal activity of the nervous system causing damage to the brain and may disrupt and kill nerve.
Environmental Harm
Potential contamination of water and soil together with other micro pollutants that contribute ecosystem damage.
Organ Toxicity
Occurs in major organs fed by the circulatory system (heart, kidneys, brain, eyes) which can sustain damage due to uncontrolled hypertension, hypotension, or hypovolemia.
DNA/Cell Damage
Alteration in the chemical structure of our DNA. May be naturally repaired but will not result to 100% efficiency. Un-repaired DNA may damage and accumulate in non-replicating cells such as in the brain and muscles.
Allergen
Causes hypersensitivity of the immune system.
Endocrine Disruption
Chemicals that may interfere with the body's endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects.
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Antiperspirant
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Blocks sweat ducts
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Face, body and cosmetic products
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Emollient, perfuming agent & product thickener
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Anti-bacterial soap & moisturizer
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Anti-microbial agent, preservative & surfactant
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All types of cosmetic products
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Preservatives in cosmetics and food
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All types of cosmetic products
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Solvent and fragrance additive
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Hair products & cosmetics
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Ant-dandruff and colorant
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Products that sud
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Contaminant
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Moisturizers, cleaners, hair color, soaps, foundation & eye makeup
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Binding agent & penetration enhancer
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Moisturizers, cleaners, hair color, soaps, foundation & eye makeup
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Surfactant & PH Adjuster
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Shampoo, body wash, cleaners, nail polish & synthetic eyelash glues
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Preservative
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Skin whitening products
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Bleaches skin and reduces hyperpigmentation
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Eye Makeup
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Preservative & anti-microbial agent
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Anti-aging skincare products
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Fragrance, solvents & viscosity control
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All types of hair, face, body & cosmetic products
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Fragrance enhancers
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All types of face, body & cosmetic products
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Moisturizer
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Sunscreens and anti-aging products
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UV protection, penetration enhancer, Ingredient stabilizer & Preservative
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All types of hair, face, body & cosmetic products
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Denaturant, Solubilize & Plasticizers
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Hairsprays & synthetic fragrances
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Denaturant, Solubilize & Plasticizers
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Moisturizers, foundation & hair products
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Penetration enhancers, moisture-carriers, softeners, solvents & thickeners
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All types of hair, face, body & cosmetic products
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Colorant, anti-acne agents & fragrance ingredient
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Styling and hair care products
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Acne therapy, Fragrance ingredient & Colorant
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Shampoo, soap, cleansers, exfoliators, body wash & bubble bath
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Acne therapy, fragrance ingredient & surfactant
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Nail polish & hair dyes
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Solvent
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Antiperspirant, hand sanitizer & antibacterial products
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Antimicrobial agent