amber
Triethanolamine
Can react with nitrosating preservatives to form nitrosamines (carcinogenic).
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Nivea Men Sensitive Anti-Irritation Stubble Shaving Gel 200mL
Is Nivea Men Sensitive Anti-Irritation Stubble Shaving Gel 200mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 4 ingredients (4 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
4 caution
4 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Oleth-20
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.
amber
BHT
Endocrine concerns at high exposure levels.
Full ingredients (from label)
AquaPalmitic AcidTriethanolamineOleth-20IsopentaneGlycerinIsopropyl PalmitateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilChamomilla Recutita Flower ExtractSorbitolMaltodextrinPropylene GlycolHydroxyethylcelluloseHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseLaureth-2PEG-14 MPEG-90 Glyceryl IsostearatePolyisobuteneIsobutanePiroctone OlamineBHTLinaloolParfumIngredient listings for our products might change over time with new innovations. Whilst we try to update this as quickly as we canits best to check the ingredients on your packaging to ensure its suitable for your needs
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.