Ingredient Watch List: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, the Sudsy Skin Irritant
You've probably heard about this ingredient—sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). There's been a lot of media …
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Ingredient Watch List: Tetrasodium EDTA in skin care, the Preservative Made from Formaldehyde
In the quest for effective and long-lasting skincare products, manufacturers often turn to …
Ingredient Watch List: Quats, the Preservatives that May Release Formaldehyde and Exacerbate Asthma
Look at the back of your personal care product—let's say, your mousse—and you may see something like …
Ingredient Watch List: Chlorphenesin, the Synthetic Preservative That Can Cause Dermatitis and Infant Respiratory Distress
Chlorphenesin is another synthetic preservative found in cosmetics and personal care products. As …
Ingredient Watch List: Ext. D&C Violet 2, the Synthetic Colorant
Look up Ext. D&C violet 2 on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) Skin Deep Database and you’ll …
Ingredient Watch List: Benzyl Alcohol, Another Irritating Preservative Unsafe for Infants
Ready for another synthetic, potentially harsh preservative? Benzyl alcohol is actually a natural …