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Homosalate
EU SCCS flagged endocrine concerns; restricted concentration since 2023.
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Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Face Moisturiser SPF 15 100mL
Is Neutrogena Ultra Gentle Daily Face Moisturiser SPF 15 100mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 9 ingredients (9 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
9 caution
9 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Octocrylene
Chemical UV filter. Photoallergen risk and benzophenone breakdown over time.
Downs et al. Chemical Research in Toxicology 2021 (benzophenone degradation)
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Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Common UVA filter — degrades in sunlight unless stabilised.
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Triethanolamine
Can react with nitrosating preservatives to form nitrosamines (carcinogenic).
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Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic Acid
Water-soluble UV filter; mild irritant for some skin types.
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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.
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Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterHomosalateC12-15 Alkyl BenzoateOctocryleneButyl MethoxydibenzoylmethaneGlycerinTriethanolamineEthylhexyl TriazonePhenylbenzimidazole Sulfonic AcidPotassium Cetyl PhosphateTriacontanyl PVPPhenoxyethanolCetyl PalmitateDimethiconeStearyl AlcoholMethylparabenAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerChlorphenesinXanthan GumDisodium EDTAChondrus Crisps ExtractSuperoxide DismutaseCitric Acid.
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.