ON THE LABEL: Aluminum, Aluminium, Aluminum Flake, Aluminum Powder, LB Pigment 5, Pigment Metal 1
CONCERNS:

• Neurotoxicity & Developmental toxicity: High-level inhalation linked to encephalopathy; prenatal exposures cause developmental delays in animal models.

• Endocrine disruption: Acts as “metalloestrogen,” potentially mimicking estrogenic activity in breast tissue.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Product must not be inhalable (powder/spray)

ON THE LABEL: Benzophenone, Benzophenone-2, BP#, Oxybenzone, Sulisobenzone, Sulisobenzone Sodium
CONCERNS:

• Cancer: Possible human carcinogen (OEHHA, IARC).

• Endocrine disruption & allergies: Moderate evidence of hormone-mimicking and skin sensitization

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: BHA, BHT
CONCERNS:

• Endocrine disruption & carcinogenicity: Tumor promotion in rodent studies; possible human endocrine effects.

• Organ toxicity: Liver and kidney damage at high doses.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Carbon black, D&C Black No. 2, acetylene black, channel black, furnace black, lamp black, thermal black
CONCERNS: 

• Carcinogenicity: Classified “possibly carcinogenic” by IARC when inhaled.

• Organ toxicity: Lung inflammation and systemic effects in animal inhalation studies.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Coal tar solution, crude coal tar, estar, impervotar, KC 261, lavatar, picis carbonis, naphtha distillate, benzin B70, petroleum benzin
CONCERNS:

• Cancer & organ toxicity: PAHs in coal tar are known carcinogens; chronic exposure damages skin and systemic organs.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Cyclotetrasiloxane (D4), Cyclopentasiloxane (D5), Cyclohexasiloxane (D6), Cyclomethicone
CONCERNS:

• Environmental persistence & bioaccumulation: D4 banned in EU for PBT/vPvB concerns; D5/D6 restricted .

• Endocrine disruption: Impairs fertility in animal models .

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Triethanolamine, Diethanolamine, DEA, TEA, Cocamide DEA/MEA, DEA-cetyl phosphate, DEA oleth-3 phosphate, Lauramide DEA, Linoleamide MEA, Myristamide DEA, Oleamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, TEA-lauryl sulfate
CONCERNS:

• Carcinogenic nitrosamines: Can form N-nitrosodiethanolamine (a carcinogen) under certain conditions.

• Organ toxicity & bioaccumulation.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: PPG, PEG, Polysorbate, Laureth, Steareth, Ceteareth
CONCERNS:

• 1,4-Dioxane contamination: Probable human carcinogen present as a by-product.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Final product must not exceed 1 ppm of 1,4-dioxane

ON THE LABEL: Formaldehyde
CONCERNS: Cancer, skin irritation
RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Quaternium-15, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Polyoxymethylene Urea, Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate, 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diol (Bromopol), Glyoxal
CONCERNS:

• Cancer: Formaldehyde is a known human carcinogen; releasers maintain low-level exposure.

• Skin sensitization & organ toxicity.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded (main list); Restricted – Diazolidinyl urea up to 0.5%

ON THE LABEL: Fragrance, Perfume, Parfum, Essential Oil Blend, Aroma
CONCERNS:

• Allergies & immunotoxicity: Top cause of cosmetic allergies; mixtures obscure toxicants.

• Endocrine disruption & VOC emissions.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Lead Acetate, Chromium, Thimerosal, Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Sodium Hexametaphosphate
CONCERNS:

• Neurotoxicity, carcinogenicity & developmental harm.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Homosalate, Homomenthyl Salicylate, HMS, HS, 3,3,5-trimethyl-cyclohexyl-salicylate
CONCERNS:

• Endocrine disruption: Interferes with hormone receptors; systemic absorption documented

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Max 10% (Japan guideline)

ON THE LABEL: Hydroquinone
CONCERNS:

• Carcinogenicity & organ toxicity: IARC Group 2B; causes leukoderma and organ damage.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: 2-Methyl-4-Isothiazoline-3-One (MI), Neolone 950, OriStar MIT, Microcare MT, 5-Chloro-2-Methyl-4-Isothiazolin-3-One (MCI)
CONCERNS:

• Allergies & neurotoxicity: Potent contact allergens; links to neurotoxic effects in vitro.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Fullerenes, Micronized Zinc Oxide, Nano Zinc Oxide, Micronized Titanium Dioxide, Micronized Quartz Silica
CONCERNS:

• Respiratory & systemic toxicity: Inhaled NPs induce oxidative stress, DNA damage, and translocate to organs .

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Must not be in inhalable form (powder/spray)

ON THE LABEL: Octinoxate, OMC, Parsol, Escalol, 2-Ethylhexyl p-Methoxycinnamate
CONCERNS:

• Endocrine disruption & developmental toxicity: Alters estrogen/testosterone levels in animal studies.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: PABA, OD-PABA, 4-Aminobenzoic Acid, Para-Aminobenzoic Acid, Et-PABA
CONCERNS:

• Endocrine disruption, sensitization, bioaccumulation

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Padimate O max 7% (Japan)

ON THE LABEL: Butylparaben, Propylparaben, Isobutylparaben, Isopropylparaben, Ethylparaben, Methylparaben
CONCERNS:

• Endocrine disruption & breast cancer links: Weak estrogenic activity; found in breast tumor tissues.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Max 0.4% (single), 0.8% (blend) per CIR

ON THE LABEL: Petroleum Jelly, Paraffin Oil, Mineral Oil
CONCERNS:

• PAH contamination & pore-clogging: Potential carcinogen carryover; occlusion can trigger acne.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Only if fully refined (White Petrolatum)

ON THE LABEL: Phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Euxyl K® 400, PhE
CONCERNS:

• Neurotoxicity & infant hazards: CNS depression reported in infants at high exposure; skin irritation.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Max 1% (EU)

ON THE LABEL: Phthalate, DEP, DBP, DEHP, Fragrance

CONCERNS:
- Endocrine disruption & reproductive toxicity: Strong evidence for developmental harm.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Not specified

CONCERNS:
- Environmental pollution & bioaccumulation.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Polyacrylamide, Acrylamide, Polyacrylate, Polyquaternium, Acrylate

CONCERNS:
- Carcinogen precursor: Can degrade to acrylamide (known carcinogen); reproductive toxicity.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Max 3.2%

ON THE LABEL: PTFE, Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl Ether, DEA-C8-18 Perfluoroalkylethyl Phosphate, Teflon

CONCERNS:
- Persistence & endocrine disruption: PFAS class chemicals are bioaccumulative, toxic to liver and endocrine system.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Benzalkonium Chloride, Benzethonium Chloride, Quaternium-15, Cetrimonium Bromide, Polyquaternium-[number]

CONCERNS:
- Formaldehyde release & sensitization: Skin irritant and allergen.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Max 0.2% (EU)

ON THE LABEL: Resorcinol, 1,3-Benzenediol, Resorcin, m-Hydroxybenzene

CONCERNS:
- Endocrine disruption & organ toxicity: Impairs thyroid function; skin sensitizer.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Retinol, Vitamin A, Retinyl Acetate, Retinyl Palmitate, All-trans Retinoic Acid, Tretinoin

CONCERNS:
- Teratogenicity & photosensitivity: Contraindicated in pregnancy; heightens UV sensitivity.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Musk Ketone, Musk Xylene, Galaxolide, Tonalide

CONCERNS:
- Endocrine disruption & bioaccumulation: Detected in human tissues; alters detox enzymes.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Talcum Powder, Cosmetic Talc

CONCERNS: Asbestos contamination & respiratory risk.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Must be asbestos-free cosmetic grade, not inhalable.

ON THE LABEL: Titanium Dioxide, TiO₂

CONCERNS:
- Inhalation carcinogen (IARC Group 2B): Nanoparticulate TiO₂ poses lung cancer risk when inhaled.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Restricted – Must not be in inhalable form (powder/spray)

ON THE LABEL: Toluene

CONCERNS:
- Neurotoxicity & developmental toxicity: CNS depression, fetal defects in high occupational exposures .
- Organ toxicity & respiratory irritation.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded

ON THE LABEL: Triclosan (TSC), Triclocarban (TCC)

CONCERNS:
- Endocrine disruption & antimicrobial resistance: Impairs thyroid hormones; fosters resistant bacteria.

RESTRICTION/EXCLUDED: Excluded