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Homosalate 12%
EU SCCS flagged endocrine concerns; restricted concentration since 2023.
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AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Is CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30 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
amber
Octinoxate 7
Chemical UV filter with endocrine concerns.
FDA Matta et al. JAMA 2019; Hawaii / Aruba / Palau sunscreen restrictions
amber
Octocrylene 2%
Chemical UV filter. Photoallergen risk and benzophenone breakdown over time.
Downs et al. Chemical Research in Toxicology 2021 (benzophenone degradation)
amber
Behentrimonium Methosulfate
Documented respiratory and skin sensitiser. Common MCAS and asthma trigger.
Svanes et al. Bergen Respiratory Health Study, Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Methylparaben
Weakly oestrogenic preservatives. Endocrine concerns particularly relevant for hormonal conditions.
Full ingredients (from label)
Homosalate 12%Octinoxate 7.5%Octocrylene 2%Zinc Oxide 3.5%. Purified WaterNiacinamideBehentrimonium Methosulfate and Cetearyl AlcoholGlycerinAluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate and Boron NitrideDimethiconeCeramide 3Ceramide 6-IICeramide 1CholesterolHyaluronic AcidPhytosphingosineHydroxyethylcelluloseDisodium EDTASodium Lauroyl LactylateMethylparabenPropylparabenCarbomerXanthan Gum.
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.