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Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylolydimethyltaurate Copolymer
IARC Group 2A. Forms on high-temperature browning of starches; also a polyacrylamide impurity.
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L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert Night Cream 55+ 50mL
Is L'Oreal Paris Wrinkle Expert Night Cream 55+ 50mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 11 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 10 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid10 caution
11 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Cyclohexasiloxane
Persistent siloxane — same family as D4/D5.
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Alcohol Denat
Strips skin barrier — flares eczema, rosacea and psoriasis.
amber
PEG-20 Methyl Glucose Sesquistearate
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Capryloyl Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant; topical use restricted during pregnancy at high concentrations (oral aspirin equivalence).
amber
Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
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Polysorbate 80
Emulsifier with documented gut microbiota disruption.
Full ingredients (from label)
Aqua/WaterCyclohexasiloxaneGlycerinPrunus Armeniaca Kernel Oil/Apricot Kernel OilAlcohol DenatPeg-20 Methyl Glucose SesquistearateAmmonium Polyacrylodyldimethyl TaurateFagus Sylvatica Bud ExtractPropylene GlycolIsobutaneSorbitan OleateClacium GluconateClacium PCADimethyl IsosorbideCaffeineIsohexadecaneMagnesium GluconatePhloroglucinol Trimethyl EtherCapryloyl Salicylic AcidTetrasodium EDTAXanthan GumT-Butyl AlcoholPolysorbate 80Acrylamide/Sodium Acrylolydimethyltaurate CopolymerAcrylonitrile/Methylmethacrylate/Vinylidene hloride CopolymerOctyldodecanolBHTTocopherolSorbic AcidMethylparabenPhenoxyethanolBenzoic AcidLinaloolGeraniolAlpha-IsomethyliononeLimoneneCitronellolParfum/Fragrance. (F.I.L. B192799/2).Please be aware that ingredient lists for the products of our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on your product package for the most up to date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable to your personal use.
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.