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[
{
"family": "Siloxane",
"risks": "According to the David Suzuki foundation, siloxanes can harm the reproductive and immune systems, cause uterine tumours, and even influence neurotransmitters.",
"uses": "Siloxanes are often used in cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten. They can be found in hair products, deodorant creams, moisturizers and facial treatments.",
"substances": [
"cyclotetrasiloxane",
"cylcopentasiloxane",
"Dimethylcyclosiloxane",
"Cyclomethicone",
"cyclohexasiloxane"
]
},
{
"family": "Sodium Laureth Sulfate",
"Uses": "Sodium Laureth Sulfate is used as a detergent and also to make products bubble and foam. It can be found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers, and household cleaning products.",
"Risks": "Because of the way Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES) is manufactured, it may contain ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, and 1,4-dioxane, a possible carcinogen. These chemicals can be removed during manufacturing, but there is no guarantee that they have been.",
"substances": [
"sodium laureth sulfate"
]
},
{
"family": "BHA/BHT",
"Uses": "BHA (butylated hydroxyanisole) and BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) are preservatives. They can be found in lipsticks and moisturizers, as well as food.",
"Risks": "BHA is a possible human carcinogen, and interferes with hormone function. It is also toxic to many marine organisms.",
"substances": [
"BHA",
"BHT",
"Butylated hydroxyanisole",
"butylated hydroxytoluene"
]
},
{
"family": "PEG",
"Uses": "Used as thickeners, solvents, softeneres, and moisture-carriers, PEGs (polyethylene glycols) are often the bases of cosmetic creams.",
"Risks": "Because of the way polyethlylene glycols are manufactured, it may contain ethylene oxide, a known carcinogen, and 1,4-dioxane, a possible carcinogen. These chemicals can be removed during manufacturing, but there is no guarantee that they have been. In addition to contaminants, the chemical itself can be toxic to broken skin.",
"substances": [
"polyethylene glycol",
"propylene glycol",
"butylene glycol",
"PEG-100 stearate",
"PEG-32",
"PEG-150 Distearate",
"PEG-75"
]
},
{
"family": "Petrolatum",
"Uses": "Petroleum jelly (a.k.a mineral oil jelly) is used for a variety of hair care products and moisturizers.",
"Risks": "Petrolatum can be contaminated with polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). Because of this, the European Union classifies petrolatum as a carcinogen.",
"substances": [
"petrolatum",
"petroleum jelly",
"soft paraffin",
"white petrolatum",
"mineral oil jelly"
]
},
{
"family": "Paraben",
"Uses": "The most widely used preservative in cosmetics, parabens are also used in fragrances, where they may not be listed, as they are considered trade secrets.",
"Risks": "Parabens interfere with hormone function. They mimic estrogen, the main female sex hormone, and may be associated with breast cancer. Estimates suggest that women are exposed to 50mg of parabens a day from cosmetics.",
"substances": [
"methylparaben",
"butylparaben",
"propylparaben",
"isobutylparaben",
"ethylparaben"
]
},
{
"family": "Phthalate",
"Uses": "Phthalates can be used as softeners in nail polish and hair spray, and as a solvent in fragrances.",
"Risks": "The dangers of phthalates are not fully known. Some may adversely affect human reproduction or development.",
"substances": [
"dibutyl phthalate",
"phthalate",
"dimethyl phthalate",
"diethyl phthalate",
"diethylhexyl 2,6-naphthalate"
]
},
{
"family": "Formaldehyde-releasing agent",
"Uses": "Used as preservatives, formaldehyde-releasing agents can be found in products such as nail hardeners and hair straightening treatments.",
"Risks": "Formaldehyde is a proven carcinogen, and can also cause bronchitis.",
"substances": [
"polyquaternium-7",
"quaternium-15",
"DMDM hydantoin",
"Bronopol",
"diazolidinyl urea",
"imidazolidinyl urea",
"formaldehyde",
"methylene glycol",
"formaldehyde monohydrate",
"methanediol"
]
},
{
"family": "Acrylate (Plastic)",
"Risks": "The International Agency of Research on Cancer as well as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have classified acrylates as a possible human carcinogen. Exposure to acrylates has been linked to skin, eye, and throat reactions as well as more serious health consequences such as cancer.",
"substances": [
"acrylate",
"alkyl acrylate",
"Polymethyl methacrylate",
"Styrene copolymer",
"Polyethylene",
"Polyethylene terephthalate",
"Nylon"
]
},
{
"family": "EDTA",
"Risks": "Classified as skin irritant; enhances skin absorbtion, leading to unwanted external chemical exposure. Labeled as 'expected to be toxic' by the Canada Domestic Substance List.",
"substances": [
"disodium EDTA"
]
},
{
"family": "Triethanolamine",
"Risks": "Dangerous to skin if applied on a long-term basis; toxic if not washed away quickly. High doses of triethanolamine have caused liver, bladder, and testicular cancer in laboratory animals.",
"substances": [
"triethanolamine"
]
},
{
"family": "Resorcinol",
"risks": "Has a low risk to develop Cancer, moderate risk to develop Allergies and should be used restrictively (ewg.org).",
"substances": [
"Resorcinol",
"1,3-BENZENEDIOL",
"1,3BENZENEDIOL",
"3-HYDROXYPHENOL",
"CI DEVELOPER 4",
"M-DIHYDROXYBENZENE",
"M-HYDROQUINONE",
"M-PHENYLENEDIOL",
"OXIDATION BASE 31",
"RESORCIN"
]
},
{
"family": "Octinoxate",
"risks": "Has a low risk to develop Cancer, Allergies or Immunotoxicity (ewg.org).",
"substances": [
"Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL 4-METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER 2-PROPENOIC ACID",
"3-(4-METHOXYPHENY L)-",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER 3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-2-PROPENOIC ACID",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER P-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL P-METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL-4-METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"2-PROPENOIC ACID",
"2-ETHYLHEXYL ESTER",
"3-(4-METHOXYPHENYL)-",
"AI3-05710",
"CCRIS 6200",
"EINECS 226-775-7",
"ESCALOL",
"ETHYLHEXYL METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"NEO HELIOPAN",
"NSC 26466",
"OCTINOXATE",
"OCTYL METHOXYCINNAMATE",
"OMC",
"P-METHOXYCINNAMIC ACID",
"PARSOL MOX"
]
},
{
"family": "Benzene",
"risks": "Has a low risk to develop Cancer, moderate risk to develop Allergies and should be used restrictively (ewg.org).",
"substances": [
"Benzophenone-1",
"Benzophenone-3"
]
},
{
"family": "Triclosan",
"risks": "Associated with endocrine (hormonal) toxicity",
"substances": [
"Triclosan"
]
},
{
"family": "Random",
"risks": "Are varying, but on a scale 1-10 it's above 5.",
"substances": [
"Triphenyl Phosphate",
"PHMB",
"p-Aminophenol",
"oxybenzone",
"Homosalate",
"aminophenol",
"triclocarban",
"Toluene",
"Carbon black",
"Butyl",
"propyl",
"ethyl",
"sodium lauryl sulfate"
]
},
{
"family": "PFAS",
"risks": "PFAS are often not very good. Includes stuffs like Teflon.",
"substances": [
"PTFE",
"Polytef",
"Polytetrafluoroethylene",
"teflon",
"Polytefum",
"benzyl",
"C9-15 Fluoroalcohol phosphate",
"C8-18 Fluoroalcohol phosphate",
"Decafluoropentane",
"Polyteym",
"Perfluoroktansulfonat",
"Perfluoroktansyra",
"Ammonium C6-16 Perfluoroalkylethyl phosphate",
"Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy difluoroethyl PEG phosphate",
"Polyperfluoromethylisopropyl ether",
"Perfluorononyl dimethicone",
"Dimetichonol Fluoralcohol dilinoleic acid",
"Trifluoropropyl dimethicol",
"Octafluoropentyl methacrylate",
"perfluoro",
"polyfluoro"
]
}
]