red
Talc
Risk of asbestos contamination from mining. Cosmetic-grade is supposed to be tested but failures are well-documented.
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Nivea Gentle Cleansing Cream Face Wash Dry & Sensitive Skin 150mL
Is Nivea Gentle Cleansing Cream Face Wash Dry & Sensitive Skin 150mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 2 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid2 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Decyl Glucoside
Plant-derived surfactant — rising contact-allergy rates in patch-test panels.
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
Full ingredients (from label)
AquaIsopropyl PalmitateGlycerinCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCetearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholButyrospermum Parkii ButterGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl Stearate CitrateMethylpropanediolPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis OilXanthan GumSqualaneDecyl GlucosideMannitolMicrocrystalline CelluloseAlginTalcEthylhexylglycerinHydroxyacetophenonePhenoxyethanolParfumCI 73360Ingredient 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.