⚠️ High Risk Cosmetic Ingredients

This collection lists ingredients that have been identified with potential safety concerns based on scientific research and regulatory assessments. Always consult with healthcare professionals for personal advice.

Benzophenone-3 (Oxybenzone) (4 risks)

Type: Chemical Sunscreen

Known Risks:

  • Endocrine (hormone) disruption
  • Photoallergy / skin irritation
  • Potential allergen
  • Coral reef environmental toxicity
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) (4 risks)

Type: Antioxidant

Known Risks:

  • Possible endocrine disruption
  • Liver toxicity at high doses
  • Kidney/lung toxicity (animal data)
  • Restricted in EU
Butylparaben (4 risks)

Type: Paraben Preservative

Known Risks:

  • Weak estrogenic effect
  • Endocrine disruption risk
  • Not recommended for pregnancy
  • Occasional skin irritation
Butylphenyl Methylpropional (Lilial) (3 risks)

Type: Fragrance

Known Risks:

  • Strong allergen
  • Possible endocrine disruption
  • BANNED in EU
Cyclomethicone (D4) (3 risks)

Type: Volatile Silicone

Known Risks:

  • Possible reproductive toxicity
  • Endocrine disruption signals
  • May worsen acne-prone skin
C9-15 Fluoroalcohol Phosphate (3 risks)

Type: Fluorinated Agent (PFAS-like)

Known Risks:

  • Bioaccumulation in body
  • Long-term toxicity concerns
  • PFAS environmental hazard
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde (2 risks)

Type: Fragrance

Known Risks:

  • Strong allergen
  • Causes redness + irritation
Isobutylparaben (3 risks)

Type: Paraben Preservative

Known Risks:

  • Estrogenic effect
  • Endocrine disruption
  • BANNED in EU
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI) (3 risks)

Type: Preservative

Known Risks:

  • High allergenic potential
  • BANNED in EU leave-on products
  • Can cause peeling/itching
Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate) (3 risks)

Type: Chemical Sunscreen

Known Risks:

  • Potential endocrine disruption
  • Free radicals under UV
  • Photosensitivity
Octocrylene (3 risks)

Type: Chemical Sunscreen

Known Risks:

  • Degrades into benzophenone
  • Possible carcinogenic concerns
  • Possible skin allergen
Propylparaben (4 risks)

Type: Paraben Preservative

Known Risks:

  • Estrogenic activity
  • Possible hormone interference
  • May accelerate skin aging
  • Possible irritation
Zinc Pyrithione (2 risks)

Type: Anti-fungal

Known Risks:

  • Overuse may disrupt scalp microbiome
  • Low irritation potential but possible