Ingredients to watch

SODIUM BENZOATE

moderate

Sodium benzoate is a chemical preservative. When combined with vitamin C (ascorbic acid), it can form benzene — a known carcinogen. It is also linked to hyperactivity in children, leading the UK to recommend removing it from children's foods.

Linked to hyperactivity in children

Fragrance

moderate

"Fragrance" or "parfum" is one of the biggest red flags in personal care — a single term that can include up to 3,000 different chemicals without any required disclosure. Fragrance is the leading cause of contact allergy in cosmetics. Many fragrance compounds are skin sensitizers and potential endocrine disruptors.

Potential allergenFragrance is particularly problematic for babies and young children whose skin is thinner and more absorbent

What's good in it

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Purified Water

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

propylene glycol

Attracts moisture and helps other ingredients penetrate the skin.

Humectant / solvent

Benefit

GLYCERIN

Attracts moisture from the air to keep skin hydrated.

Humectant

Benefit

Aloe Vera Extract

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

Olive Oil PEG-7 Ester

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

PEG-40 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

Jojoba Oil

This ingredient has not yet been fully analyzed. Until a complete safety review is available, we assign a mild concern rating out of caution. This does not mean the ingredient is harmful — it may be entirely benign once reviewed.

Safe ingredient

Benefit

vitamin e

Protects skin from oxidative damage and helps maintain product freshness.

Antioxidant / skin conditioner