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CI 19140
Same dye as food Yellow 5; warnings required in EU food but not cosmetic.
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Nad's Hair Removal Gel Natural Facial Wand 6g
Is Nad's Hair Removal Gel Natural Facial Wand 6g low tox? Our scanner flagged 6 ingredients (6 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
6 caution
6 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Yellow 5
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity (Southampton study) and MCAS reactions.
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CI 42090
Same dye as Blue 1 used in cosmetics — appears in toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo.
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Blue 1
Coal-tar derived dye; absorbed through compromised gut barrier.
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Decyl Glucoside
Plant-derived surfactant — rising contact-allergy rates in patch-test panels.
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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
Full ingredients (from label)
Precision Wax Wand: SucroseAqua (Water)Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Seed ExtractMel (Honey)Acetum (Vinegar)Citrus Limon (Lemon) JuiceGlycerinCitric AcidAscorbic AcidCI 19140 (Yellow 5)CI 42090 (Blue 1). Pre Wax Cleansing Wipes: Aqua (Water)Coco-GlucosideDecyl GlucosideSodium CocoamphoacetateParfum (Fragrance)Citric AcidPhenoxyethanolBenzyl Alcohol.
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.