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Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Chemical UV filter with endocrine concerns.
FDA Matta et al. JAMA 2019; Hawaii / Aruba / Palau sunscreen restrictions
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Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion Ceramide Glow 750mL
Is Vaseline Intensive Care Body Lotion Ceramide Glow 750mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 8 ingredients (8 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
8 caution
8 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Common UVA filter — degrades in sunlight unless stabilised.
amber
Titanium Dioxide
Banned as a food additive in the EU (2022) due to nano-particle genotoxicity concerns. Inhalation classified IARC Group 2B.
amber
Triethanolamine
Can react with nitrosating preservatives to form nitrosamines (carcinogenic).
amber
BHT
Endocrine concerns at high exposure levels.
amber
Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
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Methylparaben
Weakly oestrogenic preservatives. Endocrine concerns particularly relevant for hormonal conditions.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterStearic AcidIsopropyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateMineral OilEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateGlycerinNiacinamideButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneTitanium DioxideSodium Ascorbyl PhosphateTocopheryl AcetateCystineGlycineSodium PCACeramide NPCeramide APCeramide EOPPetrolatumGlutathioneDimethiconeCarbomerCetyl AlcoholPerfumeTriethanolaminePotassium HydroxideAluminum HydroxideBHTDisodium EDTAPhenoxyethanolMethylparabenPropylparabenTocopherolPotassium CarbonateSodium Lauroyl LactylatePhytosphingosinePotassium ChlorideCholesterolXanthan GumEthylhexylglycerinCI 77489.
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.