Toxic Chemicals in Shaving Gels—7 Tips for Finding Better Options
You spread it on your skin, shave, and rinse it off. So why would you need to worry about what’s in …
Ingredient Watch List
Ingredient Watch List: Tetrasodium EDTA in skin care, the Preservative Made from Formaldehyde
In the quest for effective and long-lasting skincare products, manufacturers often turn to …
Ingredient Watch List: Quats, the Preservatives that May Release Formaldehyde and Exacerbate Asthma
Look at the back of your personal care product—let's say, your mousse—and you may see something like …
Ingredient Watch List: Chlorphenesin, the Synthetic Preservative That Can Cause Dermatitis and Infant Respiratory Distress
Chlorphenesin is another synthetic preservative found in cosmetics and personal care products. As …
Ingredient Watch List: Ext. D&C Violet 2, the Synthetic Colorant
Look up Ext. D&C violet 2 on the Environmental Working Group's (EWG's) Skin Deep Database and you’ll …
Ingredient Watch List: Benzyl Alcohol, Another Irritating Preservative Unsafe for Infants
Ready for another synthetic, potentially harsh preservative? Benzyl alcohol is actually a natural …