Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
100
Why this score
For every scoring factor, open the breakdown from the score above.
Ceteareth-20
Potential for skin irritation and sensitization, possible contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacture, concerns related to PEG derivatives including enhanced skin penetration of contaminants
Ceteareth-12
Possible skin irritation, sensitization potential, contamination risk due to ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residues from manufacturing
Ceteareth-30
Irritation potential particularly in damaged skin, possible contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane due to ethoxylation process, contamination risk
Ceteareth-720
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide (carcinogens), bioaccumulation concerns, lacks GRAS status as food ingredient
Ceteareth-760
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (possible carcinogen), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, bioaccumulation concerns with PEG derivatives
Ceteareth-770
Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination, skin irritation, bioaccumulation concerns
Ceteareth-780
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-800
Potential contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence concerns
Ceteareth-810
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-850
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (carcinogen), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, synthetic chemical exposure
Ceteareth-860
Potential presence of 1,4-dioxane contaminant (carcinogen), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, synthetic and ultra-processed
Ceteareth-870
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) if impurities are present, concerns regarding synthetic ethoxylates
Ceteareth-900
Potential contamination with carcinogens (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, synthetic chemical exposure
Ceteareth-910
Skin irritation, potential contamination with toxic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), concerns about bioaccumulation, possible harmful effects with repeated exposure
Ceteareth-980
Possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential to enhance penetration of harmful substances
Ceteareth-990
Potential skin irritation or sensitization, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane residues, concerns about PEG-related impurities, moderate processing intensity
Ceteareth-40
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-50
Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, presence of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane contaminants related to carcinogenicity concerns in trace amounts, ultra-processed chemical
Ceteareth-60 Myristyl Glycol
Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, may contain trace contaminants from ethoxylation process, lack of human ingestion safety data
Ceteareth-70
Potential skin irritation, contamination with toxic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), not approved for food use
Ceteareth-80
Potential skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, contamination risk with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (both carcinogenic contaminants), not approved for ingestion, possible endocrine disruption with chronic exposure
Ceteareth-90
Potential contamination with trace amounts of 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), skin irritation with high exposure, possible concerns about synthetic surfactants
Ceteareth-100
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (possible carcinogens), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not safe for internal consumption
Ceteareth-110
May contain trace amounts of ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (potentially carcinogenic contaminants), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, may facilitate penetration of other compounds
Ceteareth-120
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental concerns with polyethylene glycol compounds
Ceteareth-130
Potential skin irritation or allergen in sensitive individuals, possible contamination with carcinogenic impurities during manufacturing, not safe for oral consumption
Ceteareth-140
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane, not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-150
Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, not food-grade, not for consumption
Ceteareth-160
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, lacks comprehensive safety data for ingestion
Ceteareth-170
Skin irritation, potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), not approved for food use, unknown ingestion safety
Ceteareth-180
Skin irritation, contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane possible, not safe for consumption
Ceteareth-190
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (carcinogens) during manufacture, environmental persistence, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-200
Potential contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during ethoxylation, skin irritation with topical use in sensitive individuals, unclear safety profile for ingestion
Ceteareth-210
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, may affect sensitive individuals
Ceteareth-220
Potential skin irritation, contamination with trace amounts of carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, not considered safe for food consumption
Ceteareth-230
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), not approved for food use
Ceteareth-240
Potential skin irritation, contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (possible carcinogens), not approved for food use
Ceteareth-250
Potential skin irritation in topical use, possible contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane) during manufacturing, not approved for oral consumption, limited safety data for ingestion
Ceteareth-260
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane) in manufacturing, not recognized as safe for internal consumption
Ceteareth-270
Potential for skin irritation with prolonged exposure, possible contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide residues, environmental concerns due to poor biodegradability
Ceteareth-280
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) due to ethoxylation process, lacks food safety data
Ceteareth-290
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not for ingestion
Ceteareth-300
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation with prolonged exposure, suspected endocrine disruptor effects in some studies
Ceteareth-310
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-320
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane, possible skin irritation, not approved as a food additive
Ceteareth-330
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (carcinogens), not approved for food consumption
Ceteareth-340
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with harmful impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), not approved for consumption
Ceteareth-350
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (carcinogens) during manufacturing, not approved for consumption
Ceteareth-360
Potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not approved for ingestion
Ceteareth-370
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane (carcinogenic impurities), not safe for ingestion
Ceteareth-380
Potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation especially in sensitive individuals, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-390
Potential skin irritation, accumulation of residual ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane contaminants, not intended for oral consumption
Ceteareth-400
Potential skin irritation, contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (possible carcinogens), not intended for ingestion, toxicity concerns if consumed
Ceteareth-410
Possible skin irritation or allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane) during manufacturing
Ceteareth-420
Potential skin irritation, contamination with toxic impurities (1,4-dioxane) during manufacturing, lacks regulatory approval for ingestion
Ceteareth-430
Potential skin irritation especially in sensitive individuals, concerns about contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a possible carcinogen) during manufacturing, potential bioaccumulation
Ceteareth-440
Potential contamination with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane (possible carcinogens), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-450
Possible skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-460
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), unknown effects if ingested
Ceteareth-470
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane residues if improperly purified, limited direct human ingestion safety data
Ceteareth-480
Possible skin irritation, potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a possible carcinogen), not approved for ingestion, may cause allergic reactions
Ceteareth-490
Potential contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not approved for food consumption
Ceteareth-500
Mild skin irritation, potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), not safe for ingestion
Ceteareth-510
Potential skin irritation, contamination risks with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane residues, lacks approval as food additive
Ceteareth-520
Potential contamination with toxic impurities like 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation, allergenic potential, not approved for ingestion
Ceteareth-530
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable human carcinogen) due to ethoxylation process, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, lack of GRAS status for food use
Ceteareth-540
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) from ethoxylation process, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, possible bioaccumulation concerns
Ceteareth-550
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane, skin irritation, concerns over accumulation of polyethylene glycols, not approved for ingestion
Ceteareth-560
Potential skin irritation, contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane), lacks food safety approval
Ceteareth-570
Potential contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during ethoxylation, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, synthetic/ultra-processed
Ceteareth-580
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-590
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane (carcinogenic impurities) in cosmetic use, not approved for food consumption
Ceteareth-600
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable human carcinogen), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-610
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, skin irritation in some individuals, synthetic processing concerns
Ceteareth-620
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (carcinogen), skin irritation, allergenicity in sensitive skin
Ceteareth-630
Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacture, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-640
Potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation with prolonged exposure, lack of safety data for ingestion
Ceteareth-650
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacture, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, unclear regulatory approval for food use, possible bioaccumulation concerns
Ceteareth-660
Potential 1,4-dioxane contamination (carcinogen risk), skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Ceteareth-670
Potential contamination with carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation with prolonged exposure in sensitive individuals, synthetic chemical exposure
Ceteareth-680
Potential contamination with carcinogens (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-690
May contain 1,4-dioxane contaminants, skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential allergen, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-700
Possible contamination with carcinogens (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-710
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (carcinogen), lacks biodegradability, not approved for food use
Ceteareth-730
Potential contamination with carcinogenic ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, skin irritation or sensitization in sensitive individuals, concerns about bioaccumulation of PEG compounds
Ceteareth-740
Possible contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals
Ceteareth-750
Potential skin irritation, contamination with trace ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane during manufacturing, concern for bioaccumulation, considered mildly irritating to sensitive skin
Ceteareth-790
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not intended for ingestion
Ceteareth-820
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental persistence
Ceteareth-830
Skin irritation, allergic reactions, potential 1,4-dioxane contamination, synthetic processing concerns
Ceteareth-840
Potential skin irritation, contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen) during manufacturing, concerns about long-term skin exposure
Ceteareth-880
Potential for skin irritation in sensitive individuals, possible contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable human carcinogen) if not properly purified
Ceteareth-890
Potential skin irritation, contamination with 1,4-dioxane (a probable carcinogen), allergenicity in sensitive individuals
Ceteareth-920
Potential contamination with 1,4-dioxane (probable carcinogen), mild skin irritation, allergic reactions
Ceteareth-930
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (ethylene oxide, 1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, not for ingestion
Ceteareth-940
Potential for skin irritation especially in damaged skin or with prolonged exposure, possible contamination risk with 1,4-dioxane (a carcinogen) due to ethoxylation process
Ceteareth-950
Potential skin irritation, possible contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane impurities, concerns regarding PEG compounds and skin absorption enhancement
Ceteareth-960
Potential skin irritation in sensitive individuals, possible contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane) during manufacturing
Ceteareth-970
Skin irritation in sensitive individuals, potential contamination with ethylene oxide or 1,4-dioxane (trace impurities), not for ingestion
Ceteareth-1000
Potential contamination with carcinogenic impurities (1,4-dioxane), skin irritation in sensitive individuals, environmental concerns due to PEG compounds
Cetearyl Alcohol
Emollient properties, improves texture and stability of formulations
Aqua
Universal solvent, facilitates ingredient dissolution and absorption
Ceteareth-25
Effective emulsifier, helps blend oil and water phases in formulations, improves texture and stability of products
cream
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