A synthetic preservative that may cause skin and eye irritation.
1,2-Hexanediol
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1,2-Hexanediol
A synthetic preservative that may cause skin and eye irritation.
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1,4 Dioxane
A byproduct of ethoxylation, which is a process that produces soft and sudsy detergent. It is a byproduct ingredient so will not be on the ingredient label so keep an eye out for PEG, ingredients ending in -eth, and polyethylene. Is a possible carcinogen.
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1,4-Diclorobenzene
A VOC that can cause asthma and affect lung function.
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2-Butoxyethanol
Used as a solvent and is not required to be listed on ingredient labels. It can cause kidney and liver damage, irritate eyes, and damage red blood cells.
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5-HTP
A naturally occurring compound found in the body that is made from the amino acid tryptophan and helps with stimulating serotonin, the chemical that helps with regulating mood, sleep, and memory. In supplement form, it is derived from plant seeds.
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Acacia Gum (Gum Arabic or Acacia Fiber)
A gum that is an emulsifier, thickening agent and flavor stabilizer. This gum comes from the sap from the acacia tree and is a source of fiber and prebiotics.
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Acacia Senegal Gum
This gum is derived comes from the sap from the acacia tree. It is used as a thickener and stabilizer.
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Acerola Cherry BioFerment
An ingredient made from acerola cherries fermented with Lactobacillus (a probiotic) that can provide vitamin C to the skin.
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Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
An artificial sweetener that is inflammatory and can disrupt your gut microbiome negatively.
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Acesulfame Potassium (Ace-K)
An artificial sweetener that is inflammatory and can disrupt your gut microbiome negatively.
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Acetic Acid
Acid commonly found in vinegar that is used as a natural preservative. It can produced by fermentation or synthetically through a methanol (alcohol) extraction process.
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Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
A synthetic peptide in skincare used to reduce wrinkles. Can cause a skin reaction like stinging, redness, and dry skin.
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Acetyl Tetrapeptide 3
A synthetic ingredient that helps stimulate proteins to help with hair loss. It’s a new ingredient with limited research and may cause skin irritation so use with caution.
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Acid Protease
An enzyme that can break down protein into amino acids and peptides. May be derived from Aspergillus niger (a type of black mold). May cause issues for those with mold sensitivities.
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Acrylates Copolymer
Used as a water resistant ingredient or as a thickener.
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Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic polymers that helps leave skin smooth. There is not much research on skin irritation.
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
A synthetic ingredient that helps the texture of products that is derived from plastic.
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Acrylic Polymer
A synthetic ingredient that can be used as a binding agent and is derived from plastics.
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Active Yeast
A common type of yeast, also known as baker’s yeast commonly used in baking. It can be GMO so look for non-GMO or organic.
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Agar
Naturally made from red algae (a type of seaweed). Used as a plant-based emulsifier and thickener.
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Agave
Derived from a natural source, but undergoes a lengthy refining process. It is also processed through the liver, which can overwhelm the liver and lead to health issues like fatty liver disease.
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Alcohol
Often used as a preservative or solvent. It can cause allergies and skin reactions and can harm your skins protective layer.
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Algin
An ingredient naturally derived from brown seaweed.
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Alkali
An ingredient that can change the pH balance of an ingredient to alter the taste, such as cocoa. Common alkalis are sodium hydroxide.
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Alkyl Benzoate
An ingredient derived from benzoic acid, which is often derived from benzyl alcohol, which can cause skin irritation.
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