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PEG-40 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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Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse Ultra Dark 200mL
Is Bali Body Self Tanning Mousse Ultra Dark 200mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 7 ingredients (7 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
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7 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Ostensibly 'gentle' but ACDS Allergen of the Year 2004. Contains DMAPA/amidoamine impurities.
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Sodium Metabisulfite
Documented MCAS, asthma and migraine trigger in sensitive individuals.
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Blue 1
Coal-tar derived dye; absorbed through compromised gut barrier.
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CI 42090
Same dye as Blue 1 used in cosmetics — appears in toothpaste, mouthwash, shampoo.
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Yellow 5
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity (Southampton study) and MCAS reactions.
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CI 19140
Same dye as food Yellow 5; warnings required in EU food but not cosmetic.
Full ingredients (from label)
Water(Aqua)DihydroxyacetonePropanediolGlycerinPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilChamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractPunica GranatumFruit ExtractCoffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed ExtractCocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilCaprylyl/CaprylGlucosideCocamidopropyl BetaineCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium MetabisulfiteSodium LauroamphoacetateHydrated SilicaFragrance (Parfum)Xanthan GumCitric AcidSodium CitrateSodium PhosphateDisodium PhosphateEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateBenzyl5)Blue 1 (CI 42090)Yellow 5 (CI 19140)LimoneneLinaloolHexyl CinnamalCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
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.