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Propylene Glycol
Common humectant. Documented contact allergen — especially for eczema-prone skin.
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Bali Body Deep Violet Self Tanning Mousse 200mL
Is Bali Body Deep Violet Self Tanning Mousse 200mL low tox? Our scanner flagged 11 ingredients (11 in the caution tier) on its published label, screened against our 237 source-cited chemical rules.
11 caution
11 ingredients flagged
What we flagged
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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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Cocamidopropylbetaine
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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Phenoxyethanol
Preservative — generally well-tolerated but documented as MCAS and contact-dermatitis trigger in sensitive individuals.
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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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Yellow 5
Implicated in childhood hyperactivity (Southampton study) and MCAS reactions.
Full ingredients (from label)
Water (Aqua)DihydroxyacetonePropylene GlycolGlycerinEthoxydiglycolDimethyl IsosorbideErythrulosePEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilTroxerutinCaprylyl/Capryl GlucosideCocamidopropylBetaineSodium LauroamphoacetateSodium MetabisulfiteCetyl HydroxyethylcelluloseHexyl CinnamalHydrated SilicaDisodium PhosphateSilica Dimethyl SilylateSodium PhosphateButyrospermum Parkii(Shea) ButterFragrance (Parfum)Citric AcidSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolBenzyl AlcoholEthylhexylglycerinLimoneneLinaloolCitronellolGeraniolAlpha-Isomethyl IononeRed 40 (CI 16035)Yellow 5 (CI 19140)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.