amber
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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BX Earth Hand wash Wild Neroli & Yulong Tea 300mL
Is BX Earth Hand wash Wild Neroli & Yulong Tea 300mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 3 ingredients (3 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
3 caution
3 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
amber
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
amber
CI 42090
Same dye as Blue 1 used in cosmetics — appears in toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo.
Full ingredients (from label)
Aqua (Water)Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate*Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceCocamidopropyl Betaine*Citrus Aurantium Leaf (Petitgrain) OilRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf OilVetiveria Zizanoides (Vetiver) Root OilCitrus Sinensis (Orange) Peel Oil ExpressedGuaiacum Sanctum (Guaiacwood) Gum OilCuminum Cyminum (Cumin) Seed OilCitrus Nobilis (Mandarin) Peel OilSalvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) OilCananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower OilGlycerin*Sodium Cocoamphoacetate*Lauryl Glucoside*Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate*Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate*PhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholLactic Acid*Parfum (Fragrance)CI 42090CI 60730*Denotes a Vegetable Derived Ingredient
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.
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