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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Thanks To Nature Revitaplex Bond Repair #3 Shampoo 250mL
Is Thanks To Nature Revitaplex Bond Repair #3 Shampoo 250mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 10 ingredients (10 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
10 caution
10 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Decyl Glucoside
Plant-derived surfactant — rising contact-allergy rates in patch-test panels.
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Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Acrylates Copolymer
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
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PEG-120 Methyl Glucose Dioleate
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
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Sodium Benzoate
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity studies and reported MCAS trigger.
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Polyquaternium-10
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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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
Full ingredients (from label)
WaterCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium Cocoyl IsethionateSodium Lauroyl SarcosinateDecyl GlucosidePotassium CocoatePropylene GlycolButylene GlycolAcrylates CopolymerGlycol DistearateHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilArgania Spinosa Kernel OilPCA DimethiconeSodium Methyl Cocoyl TaurateDisodium Cocoyl GlutamateCamellia Japonica (Camellia) Seed OilGlycerinGlycereth-26Sodium Cocoyl GlutamatePEG-120 Methyl Glucose DioleateAmodimethiconePotassium Cocoyl GlycinateFragranceSodium BenzoateHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolSodium HyaluronateTocopheryl AcetatePolyquaternium-11Polyquaternium-10PhenoxyethanolGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePotassium SorbateAminomethyl PropanolPrunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) OilDisodium EDTAChlorphenesinTrideceth-12PanthenolHydrolyzed Soy Protein Pg-Propyl MethylsilanediolDisodium PEG-12 Dimethicone SulfosuccinateEthylhexylglycerinRosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) ExtractMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilPunica Granatum Seed ExtractMusa Sapientum (Banana) Fruit ExtractTripeptide-1Morinda Officinalis ExtractOriganum Vulgare ExtractCI 19140CI 15985
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.