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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
European Society of Contact Dermatitis declared MI a "contact allergy epidemic." High allergen rates.
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King Of Shaves Shave Gel Cooling 175mL
Is King Of Shaves Shave Gel Cooling 175mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 8 ingredients (1 in the avoid tier, 7 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
1 avoid7 caution
8 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
amber
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
amber
Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
amber
CI 42090
Same dye as Blue 1 used in cosmetics — appears in toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo.
amber
Blue 1
Coal-tar derived dye; absorbed through compromised gut barrier.
amber
CI 19140
Same dye as food Yellow 5; warnings required in EU food but not cosmetic.
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Yellow 5
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity (Southampton study) and MCAS reactions.
Full ingredients (from label)
Aqua (Water)Sodium Laureth SulfateGlycerinAcrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium HydroxideEucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilMentholSodium ChlorideBenzophenone-4Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Leaf OilLimoneneTriethylene GlycolBenzyl AlcoholCinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Bark OilPropylene GlycolPotassium SorbateMagnesium ChlorideMagnesium NitrateMethylchloroisothiazolinoneCitric AcidMethylisothiazolinoneCI 42090 (Blue 1)CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
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.