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Ammonium Laureth Sulfate
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
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Palmolive Travel Pack Minis Shampoo Conditioner & Bodywash each
Is Palmolive Travel Pack Minis Shampoo Conditioner & Bodywash each low tox? Our scanner flagged 10 ingredients (10 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
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10 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Documented respiratory and skin sensitiser. Common MCAS and asthma trigger.
Svanes et al. Bergen Respiratory Health Study, Am J Respir Crit Care Med 2018
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Tetrasodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
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Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Milder than SLS but still drying for sensitive skin.
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Polyquaternium-7
Cationic conditioning polymer; can carry residual acrylamide monomer impurities.
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CI 19140
Same dye as food Yellow 5; warnings required in EU food but not cosmetic.
Full ingredients (from label)
Ultra Smooth Shampoo & Conditioner: WaterAmmonium Lauryl SulfateAmmonium Laureth SulfateDimethiconolCocamide MEAGlycol DistearateFragranceSodium ChorideCocamidopropyl BetaineGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideSodium PhosphateGlycerinSorbitolCitric AcidTetrasodium EDTAPEG-55 StearateLaureth-4Sodium BenzoateLaureth-23Sodium SalicylateAloe Barbadensis Extract.Milk & Honey Body Wash: WaterSodium Laureth SulfateCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium ChlorideFragranceCocamide MEAGlycol DistearateSodium SalicylateSodium BenzoateCitric AcidTetrasodium EDTACoco-GlucosidePolyquaternium-7LactoseGlycerin OleateGlyceryl StearateHoney Whey ProteinCI 19140CI 16035. Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand Sanitiser: Alcohol DenatWaterFragranceCarbomer PEG 30 Glyceryl CocoateAminomethyl PropanolVitamin E AcetateTetrasodium EDTACI 16035.
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.