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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 Instant Self Tanning Mousse Dark 200mL
Is Bali Body Instant Self Tanning Mousse Dark 200mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 9 ingredients (9 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
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9 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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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
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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.
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Red 40
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity (Southampton study). Banned in some EU member states.
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CI 16035
Same dye as Red 40 used in cosmetics.
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Blue 1
Coal-tar derived dye; absorbed through compromised gut barrier.
Full ingredients (from label)
Water (Aqua)PropanediolGlycerinPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideCocamidopropyl BetaineSodium LauroamphoacetateCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseHexyl CinnamalHelianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed OilSodium HyaluronateHydrated SilicaDisodium PhosphateSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium PhosphateAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder*Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower ExtractCocos Nucifera (Coconut) OilTocopherolAlcoholFragrance (Parfum)Xanthan GumCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinPotassium SorbateLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeYellow 5 (CI 19140)Red 40 (CI 16035)Blue 1 (CI 42090
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.