Used as preservatives, linked to hormonal disruptions.

Used in fragrances and plastics, associated with endocrine disruption.

Harsh detergents that can strip skin and hair of natural oils.

Used as emulsifiers and foaming agents, linked to allergies, skin toxicity, and possibly cancer.

Preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde.

Common sunscreen ingredients, linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and possibly cancer. - Triclosan - An antibacterial agent that can affect thyroid function and contribute to antibiotic resistance.

Suspected to contribute to breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease.

Used in many cosmetic cream bases and can be contaminated with ethylene oxide and 1,4-dioxane, both known carcinogens.

A preservative linked to skin irritation and hormone disruption.

Similar to BHA, used as a preservative in skin creams and beauty products.

Silicon-based compounds used in cosmetics to soften, smooth, and moisten, possibly interfering with hormone function and damaging the reproductive system.

Can penetrate the skin and potentially cause cellular damage.

Used for coloring cosmetics. When derived from coal tar, some have been shown to contain heavy metal residues and contaminants.

A by-product of petroleum that can clog pores and interfere with the skin's ability to eliminate toxins.

If not purified, it can be contaminated with asbestos, a known carcinogen.

A skin lightening chemical that can cause cytotoxicity and possible carcinogenicity.

 A carcinogen banned in the EU, still used in North America in shampoos and scalp treatments.

Linked to allergies, hormone disruption, and possibly cancer.

Can be an irritant and cause dermatitis at high concentrations.

Used in skincare and sunscreens, concerns about its potential to accelerate the development of skin tumors and lesions on sun-exposed skin.