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NIVEA Hydro Care Lip Balm 15 SPF
Lab tested
No
Harmful ingredients
7
Why this score
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Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil
Trans fat formation during partial hydrogenation, ingestion toxicity related to increased saturated and trans fatty acids, potential cardiovascular risk
Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
Endocrine disruption potential, environmental toxicity, bioaccumulation, possible allergen
Octocrylene
Skin absorption, potential allergen, environmental persistence, potential for generating benzophenone (a potential carcinogen), suspected endocrine disruption, bioaccumulation in aquatic environments
Parfum
Skin sensitization, allergic reactions, respiratory irritation, phototoxicity, potential endocrine disruption from some components
BHT
Potential for irritation, possible endocrine disruption seen in animal studies, concerns over long-term toxicity though human evidence is limited
Linalool
Skin sensitization, contact allergy, respiratory sensitization upon inhalation of oxidized linalool, mild skin irritation
Citronellol
Skin sensitization, allergic contact dermatitis, mild skin irritation in some individuals
Cera Alba
Natural, renewable resource, non-toxic, burns cleanly, skin conditioning properties in cosmetics, safe food additive
Aqua
Solvent, diluent, carrier for active ingredients, non-toxic, non-irritating
Octyldodecanol
Emollient, improves skin feel, enhances product texture
Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
Emulsifier, stabilizes oil-water mixtures, enhances skin softness and texture in topical formulations
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder
Moisturizing, skin soothing, potential antioxidant properties
Cetyl Palmitate
Emollient, texture enhancer, thickening agent in topical formulations
Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
Laxative, anti-inflammatory, skin conditioning
Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane
Effective broad-spectrum UVA protection when stabilized
Persea Gratissima Oil
Source of healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamin E, antioxidants, supports heart health
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