Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
WHAT IS IT: Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate is one of the main ingredients to clean the hair WHAT’s IT FOR: Since SLS (sulfate) shampoos became unpopular, […]
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Sodium Cocyl Isethionate
Sodium Cocyl Isethionate is a mild ingredient used in shampoos
Methylchloroisothiazolinone
WHAT IS IT? Methylchloroisothiazolinone is basically a preservative with antifungal and antibaterial properties found in a lot of products. WHAT'S IT FOR? It is […]
Ecklonia Radiata Extract (Australian Sea Kelp)
WHAT IS IT: Ecklonia Radiata Extract is Australian Sea Kelp, a highly prized seaweed often used in hair care products. It has a score of 0 (the lower the better) at EWG.com. Its also NOT found on GoodGuide’s lists of toxic chemicals.
Lauryl pyridinium Chloride
WHAT IS IT: Lauryl pyridinium Chloride is found in bactericides and fungicides (preservatives). It usually comes in a semi solid form in a brown or […]
Aminomethyl Propanol
WHAT IS IT: Aminomethyl Propanol and Aminomethyl Propanediol are alkanolamines, which means that these compounds have both a hydroxyl group (-OH) and an amino group (NH2). It has a score of 2 (Low Hazard) at EWG.org.
Brassica Campestris/Aleurites Fordi oil Copolymer
WHAT IS IT? Brassica campestris is a form of mustard green or turnip.
Butylene Glycol
Butylene Glycol: Butylene glycol (1.3-Butanediol) is a small “organic” (petroleum based) alcohol used as solvent and conditioning agent.
Ceteth-2
Ceteth-2 is a polyethylene glycol ether of Cetyl Alcohol (q.v.).
WHAT’S IT FOR: Surfactant – Emulsifying Agent
SCORE at EWG: 3 (the lower, the better)
FOUND IN: Conditioner, Exfoliant, AntiAging, Eye cream, Facial cleansers and in at least 19 different products