red
Red 33
Banned by FDA in food (2025) over thyroid carcinogenicity. Iodine-containing.
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Clinique for Men Face Wash
Is Clinique for Men Face Wash low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 4 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid4 caution
5 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
PEG-100 Stearate
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Methylparaben
Weakly oestrogenic preservatives. Endocrine concerns particularly relevant for hormonal conditions.
Full ingredients (from label)
ÁguaAloe veraSucroseGlicerinaWaterPalmitic AcidMyristic AcidLauric AcidGlycerinPotassium HydroxidePeg-100 StearateMagnesium Aluminum SilicateCetyl AlcoholStearyl AlcoholSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolDisodium EdtaMethylparabenPropylparabenRed 33 (Ci 17200
How this analysis is generated
Each ingredient on this product's published label is matched against our 237 source-cited chemical rules, each documenting a concern from peer-reviewed research and regulatory sources. Severity tiers:
- Avoid (red) — banned or restricted in the EU, UK or Canada but still legal in the US, IARC-listed, or strong contact-allergen evidence.
- Caution (amber) — regulatory caution, contamination risk, or condition-specific irritant.
- Mild (green) — low concern but commonly avoided in low-tox formulations.
Each flag links to its primary chemical-level source, and each condition pill links to a PubMed-indexed paper that discusses the chemical class in the context of that condition. Every citation is a real peer-reviewed paper — we don't link to Wikipedia or PubMed search pages. Some pairs use a topically-broad paper (e.g. a fragrance-allergen patch-test review) rather than a single-pair study where the literature is thin. The full evidence chain (chemical → mechanism → condition → paper) is one click away.
This is automated analysis of a published label, not medical advice — always verify the label yourself before changing products. Methodology and source list at scan.lowtoxgear.com.