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Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
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L'Oreal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Shampoo 200mL
Is L'Oreal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Shampoo 200mL 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
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Benzoate PEG
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
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Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Salicylic Acid
BHA exfoliant; topical use restricted during pregnancy at high concentrations (oral aspirin equivalence).
Full ingredients (from label)
INGREDIENTS: AQUA / WATER SODIUM C14-16 OLEFIN SULFONATE COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE LAURETH-5 CARBOXYLIC ACID PARFUM / FRAGRANCE SODIUM CHLORIDE NIACINAMIDE DIAMINOPYRIMIDINE OXIDE SODIUM HYDROXIDE SODIUM BENZOATE PEG-55 PROPYLENE GLYCOL OLEATE SALICYLIC ACID POLYQUATERNIUM-67 LIMONENE BENZOIC ACID BENZYL ALCOHOL ZINGIBER OFFICINALE ROOT EXTRACT / GINGER ROOT EXTRACT LINALOOL PROPYLENE GLYCOL CAPRYLYL/CAPRYL GLUCOSIDE CITRIC ACID HEXYLENE GLYCOL HEXYL CINNAMAL (F.I.L. Z70050552/3).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.