red
DMDM Hydantoin
Slowly releases formaldehyde. Common eczema and contact dermatitis trigger.
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Urbane Mess Defining Paste 85g
Is Urbane Mess Defining Paste 85g low tox? Our scanner flagged 10 ingredients (2 in the avoid tier, 8 caution) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
2 avoid8 caution
10 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
red
Benzophenone-3
Chemical UV filter. Documented endocrine disruptor; restricted in Hawaii, Florida, Aruba.
FDA Matta et al. JAMA 2019 (systemic absorption); Hawaii Act 104 sunscreen restriction
amber
Lanolin
Wool-derived emollient. Comedogenic and a documented contact allergen.
amber
Ceteareth-25
Manufacturing process can leave 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen) and ethylene oxide as contaminants. Look for 'vacuum-stripped' products.
amber
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate
Synthetic polymer film-former. Microplastic concern (rinse-off products), low-grade monomer-residue concern.
amber
Carrageenan
Gut inflammation concerns; contested in research literature but worth a trial of avoidance for IBS.
amber
Tetraso Dium EDTA
Chelating agent — generally tolerated but documented MCAS trigger in case reports.
amber
Triethanolamine
Can react with nitrosating preservatives to form nitrosamines (carcinogenic).
Full ingredients (from label)
Aqua (Water)LanolinCetearyl AlcoholGlycerinTribeheninCera Alba (Beeswax)Tridecyl Stearat eCeteareth-25Tridecyl TrimellitateAlcohol De nat.VP/VA CopolymerDipentaerythrityl Hexacapry late/HexacaprateMelaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree ) Leaf OilAcrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crossp olymerBentoniteCamellia Sinensis (Green Tea) L eaf ExtractSalvia Hispanica (Chia) Seed ExtractEchinacea Angustifolia ExtractChondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) ExtractUrtica Dioica (Nettle) ExtractSymphytum Officinale Leaf ExtractSambucus N igra Flower (Elderflower) ExtractMicaParfum (Fragrance)DMDM HydantoinBenzophenone-3Tetraso dium EDTATriethanolaminePhenoxyethanolCI 778 91 (Titanium Dioxide)CI 77491 (Iron Oxides)Lim oneneLinaloolCitronellol.
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.