Common Ingredient Name (Alias Names not Included Here) |
One of Many Health Problem links |
Other Health Problem Links |
Common Ingredient Name (Alias Names not Included Here) |
One of Many Health Problem links |
Other Health Problem Links |
Aluminum |
Breast Cancer |
Risk of breast cancer or Alzheimer's disease |
Diethanolamine |
Cancer
| Flagged as a potential carcinogen to humans. Banned in EU, Canada, China, and Brazil. |
Avobenzone |
Breast Cancer |
Increase the risk of breast cancer. Decrease in sperm production. |
Direct Black 38 |
Cancer |
Evidence of causing bladder cancer; may harm unborn child; banned in European Union. |
Butylparabens |
Breast Cancer |
Endocrine disruptor linked to breast and ovarian cancer. |
Dioxins |
Cancer |
Can Cause cancer, nervous system disorders, miscarriages and birth deformity. |
D&C Red 30 Lake |
Breast Cancer |
Nervous system toxicant; disrupts endocrine system and linked to breast and ovarian cancer. |
1, 4 Dioxane |
Kidney Damage |
Toxic to heart, blood, kidneys, immune system, nervous system and digestive system. |
Estragole |
Breast Cancer |
The Breast Cancer Prevention Partners classifies this compound as a probable carcinogen. |
Phenol |
Kidney Damage |
Can cause kidney damage, birth defects, nervous system damage; banned in Canada. |
Ethylparabens |
Breast Cancer |
Disrupt hormone function, linked to increased risk of breast cancer and reproductive toxicity, |
Acrylic Acid |
Kidney Damage |
Can cause renal and kidney damage, blood tumors and skin tumors in animals. |
Genistein |
Breast Cancer |
Animal studies show an adverse effect on the developing female reproductive tract. |
Glycol |
Kidney Damage |
Can cause reproductive issues, birth defects, kidney damage, and liver issues. |
Homosalate |
Breast Cancer |
FDA found it can act as an endocrine disruptor and may increase the risk of breast cancer. |
Benzalkonium Chloride |
Lung Problems |
Immune system, lung and skin toxicant; can trigger asthma; restricted in Canada and Japan. |
Methylparaben |
Breast Cancer |
Linked to breast and ovarian cancer. |
Aluminum Chloride |
Lung Problems |
Can irritate lungs, or serious health problems . |
Parabens |
Breast Cancer |
Found in breast tumor biopsy samples. Can disrupt hormones and harm fertility |
Benzalkonium Chloride |
Lung Problems |
Immune system, lung and skin toxicant; can trigger asthma. |
Progesterone |
Breast Cancer |
Can increase risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or breast cancer. |
Amyl Acetate |
Lung Problems |
Neurotoxin; eye and lung irritant; lung allergies. |
Soy Extract |
Breast Cancer |
Some feel may cause breast cancer, and affect the hormone levels in females. |
Picric acid |
Lung Problems |
Can cause allergic reaction in lungs; banned in Canada and European Union. |
Acai Oil |
Pregnancy Related |
Should be avoided If pregnant or breast-feeding as there is not enough safety information |
Cadmium |
Lung Problems |
Can cause organ damage even at lower levels of exposure. |
Estrangle |
Pregnancy Related |
TEMEA advised young children and pregnant and breastfeeding women to minimize |
Thallium |
Lung Problems |
Can cause impediments to the lungs, heart, liver, and kidneys. |
Bergamot |
Pregnancy Related |
Do not use oil on your skin if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. It is possibly unsafe. |
Chloroacetamide |
Lung Problems |
Lung irritant; toxic if inhaled; causes paralysis and birth defects in animals; banned in Canada. |
Phthalates |
Pregnancy Related |
Endocrine disruption, respiratory symptoms and effects on reproduction |
Arsenic |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Endocrine disruptor; banned in Canada. |
Butylphenyl |
Pregnancy Related |
Considered toxic to fetuses exposed to it through their mother's use. |
Placental Extract |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Caused mild brain damage in animals; banned in EU. |
Lead |
Pregnancy Related |
Lead can damage a developing baby's nervous system. |
Sium Methylparaben |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Is a known endocrine disrupter that has been linked in infertility and uterine cancer. |
Calcium Fluoride |
Pregnancy Related |
Neurotoxic to humans; bone weakness, Can cause birth abnormalities |
Dimethicone |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Endocrine disruptor, coma, insomnia, convulsions, and liver cancer in animals. |
Propylparaben |
Pregnancy Related |
Can have some toxic effects on reproduction. |
Eugenol |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Linked to endocrine disruption, cancer, and reproductive system. |
Toluene |
Pregnancy Related |
Can cause lung cancer and reproductive damage |
Isopropylparaben |
Endocrine Disruptor |
Endocrine disruptor; caused liver damage in animals. |
Safrole |
Pregnancy Related |
May cause a miscarriage, cancer and liver damage. |
Nonoxynol |
Respiratory System |
Can irritate the respiratory system, and weaken immune system. |
Beta Hydroxy Acid |
Internal Organs |
Animal studies show brain, liver, neurotoxin, reproductive and respiratory toxicant. |
DMDM |
Respiratory System |
Banned in Europe. Can cause i seizures, comas. |
Butylated Hydroxytoluene |
Internal Organs |
Organ-system toxicity. Found toxic in rats causing liver, thyroid and kidney problems. |
Benzene |
Respiratory System |
Cause irritation to the scalp, as well as respiratory issues in some people. |
Cobalt |
Internal Organs |
Can be toxic to liver, kidney, pancreas, and heart, as well as muscle. |
Potassium Persulfate |
Respiratory System |
Strong irritant to eyes, lungs, respiratory system and skin; |
Ethanolamine Compounds |
Internal Organs |
Experiments found it causes kidney tumors and liver cancer in test rats. |
Polyacrylamide |
Respiratory System |
Might be carcinogenic and can cause irritation to skin and respiratory system. |
Butylated Hydroxytoluene |
Internal Organs |
Organ-system toxicity. Found toxic in rats causing liver, thyroid and kidney problems. |
Butylcarbamate |
Immune System |
Restricted in Japan. Human toxicant; possible liver immune system toxin; allergenic. |
Boric Acid |
Internal Organs |
Can cause allergic reaction in lungs; liver damage, coma and death in animals. |
Perfluoronated Chemicals |
Immune System |
Harm immune system, liver, thyroid, decreased fertility. |
Diethanolamine (DEA) |
Internal Organs |
Toxicity in nervous system, reproductive system. |
Methyl Chloride |
Nervous System |
Inhalation toxicity. Banned in European Countries. |
Aminophenol |
Cancer |
Genetic mutations, and possibly cancer. |
Diethanolamine (DEA) |
Nervous System |
Toxicity in nervous system, reproductive system. |
Benzophenone |
Cancer |
Can cause cancer. |
Thimerosal |
Nervous System |
Toxin nervous and immune system . |
Benzoyl Peroxide |
Cancer |
EU has listed the ingredient as a potential cancer causing agent |
Monoethanolamine |
Liver |
Linked to liver tumors. Banned in the EU. |
Benzyl Acetate |
Cancer |
Linked to pancreatic cancer. Possible gastrointestinal, liver, and respiratory toxicant; |
N-Nitroso dimethylamine |
Liver |
May damage the liver. |
Beta-Myrcene |
Cancer |
Known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. |
Ginkgo Biloba Extract |
Liver |
Might increase the risk of liver and thyroid cancers. |
Bismuth Oxychloride |
Cancer |
Butoxyethanol is a skin irritant that can lead to cancer and reproductive toxicity. |
P-phenylenediamine |
Liver |
Linked to liver and bladder and prostate cancer; |
Bearberries |
Cancer |
Banned in Europe, Japan, the U.K., and Australia. |
PFC's |
Liver |
Cause adverse effects on multiple organs, including the liver and pancreas; |