amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Brazilian Coco Body Cream 250g
Is Palmer's Cocoa Butter Formula Brazilian Coco Body Cream 250g low tox? Our scanner flagged 5 ingredients (5 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
5 caution
5 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Titanium Dioxide
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
amber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
Full ingredients (from label)
Water (Aqua)Ethylhexyl PalmitateCocoa Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit ExtractPropylene GlycolCetearyl AlcoholCocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilGlycerinHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilPalmitic AcidStearic AcidButyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterDimethiconeTocopherolTocopheryl AcetatePaullinia Cupana (Guarana) Seed ExtractEuterpe Oleracea (Acai) Fruit OilCocoyl Hydrolyzed CollagenHydrolyzed ElastinCocoa Nucifera (Coconut) WaterPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilBertholletia Excelsa Seed OilGardenia Tahitensis Flower ExtractMacadamia Ternifolia Seed OilSqualaneMicaTitanium Dioxide (CI 77891)Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerDisodium EDTAEthylhexylglycerinAminomethyl PropanolButylene GlycolCarbomerPhenoxyethanolFragrance (Parfum)Benzyl AlcoholCoumarin.
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.