Ingredient Watch List: Ethanolamines (MEA, DEA, & TEA)—Potential Carcinogens
Ethanolamines are ammonia compounds used in cosmetics as emulsifiers or foaming agents. You'll see …
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Ingredient Watch List: Isopropyl Alcohol, the Drying and Harsh Disinfectant You Don’t Need
Isopropyl alcohol, also known as isopropanol, is a harmful and unnecessary ingredient used in many …
Ingredient Watch List: Para-Aminobenzoic Acid (PABA), the Sunscreen That May Alter DNA
With the warmer weather upon us, many of us are getting outdoors to enjoy the sun. Of course, that …
Ingredient Watch List: Phenylenediamine, the Hair Dye Allergen That Can Irritate Skin
Have you had your hair colored lately? If so, you were probably exposed to phenylenediamine (PPD), a …
Ingredient Watch List: Toluene—It May Be Present Even in So-Called “Toxic-Free” Polishes
A recent study by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) found that even …
Ingredient Watch List: Phthalates, the Dangerous Hormone Disruptors
On March 27, 2012, Congress held the first hearing on cosmetics safety in more than 30 years. The …