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Dipropylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Face Mask 30g
Is Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hydrogel Face Mask 30g 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
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
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PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
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Disodium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
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.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterDipropylene GlycolPropanediolCeratonia Siliqua (Carob) GumXanthan GumChondrus Crispus ExtractPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinPEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor OilPotassium ChlorideFragranceDisodium EDTAHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidTremella Fuciformis Sporocarp ExtractPlukenetia Volubilis Seed OilSucrose CocoateCI 42090 (Blue 1)Tocopherol.
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.