Ingredients in the top selling moisturizer currently on Amazon.
| Dimethicone | Dimethicone is technically called a silicone-based polymer. More simply, it’s a silicone oil with certain properties that make it extremely popular in today's personal care properties. It is used to provide a smooth application and fill in fine lines and wrinkles. | Because this is a silicone oil, it creates a thin barrier that covers the skin, sealing in all things underneath like bateria, dead skin cells, and sweat (which can make breakouts worse). Your skin can become dependent on this ingredient and it can end up drying out your skin because it interferes with the natural hydrating process. Limited to certain concentrations in products for safety concerns Silicon materials and compounds have also been related to the following in research studies: lupus, scleroderma, A.D.D. and cancer. Some researchers speculate that silicon may be linked to allergies, fibrocysts and irritable bowel syndrome. Environmental toxins during production process - non-biodegrable |
3/10 - Moderate Hazard
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| Glycerin | "Glycerin is used in soaps and cleansers because it can help reduce oily skin, but at the same time is a humectant, meaning it attracts water to the skin." Glycerin is non-comedogenic (meaning it won't clog your pores) and helps to hydrate the skin by attracting moisture and sealing it in. 3rd most common ingredient in cosmetics |
Either derived naturally from animal fat or producted synthetically, which can have potential health hazards. If contaminated with toxic ingredients |
2/10 - Low Hazard
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| Cetearyl Olivate/ Sorbitan Olivate | This PEG-free emulsifier is known by the trade name Olivem 1000. It is derived from olive oil, and combines the properties of olive oil with other naturally derived ingredients that then add desirable emulsification properties. It facilitates retention of skin moisture and increases the active ingredient's resistance to water and/or sweat. |
Generally known as a safe ingredient if derived from natural ingredients Fungal Acne Trigger |
1/10 - Low hazard
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| Polyacrylamide | Polyacrylamide is a polymer that is formed from units of acrylamide, a known neurotoxin. It is used in cosmetics and beauty products in two different forms, either as a soft gel in its cross-linked form, which has highly water-absorbent properties, or in its straight-chain form, as a thickener and suspending agent. |
Acrylamide is rated by the EWG as a high hazard ingredient, at a 10, the highest level possible, due to cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, allergic reactions, organ system toxicity, neurotoxicity, irritation of the skin and eyes, and endocrine disruption, as well as biohazardous effects. |
10/10 - High Hazard
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| Phenoxyethanol | Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products that functions as a fragrance ingredient or preservative | Linked to: Eczema reactions Allergic reactions - some severe and life threatening Nervous system effect in infants |
4/10 - Moderate Hazard
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| Dimethicone/vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer | See Dimenthicone | 1/10 - Low Hazard | ||
| Synthetic Beeswax | Synthetic Beeswax is a wax synthetically derived to be generally indistinguishable from naturalbeeswax with regard to composition and properties. Used as a binder/emulsifier. | Peroleum and alcohol based Orignially developed to be used in polishes Can cause skin irritation Suspected to be an aquatic environmental toxin |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| C13-14 isoparafin | Mixture of mineral oils derived from petroleum used as a solvent/emollient | On the EPA List of Inert Pesticide Ingredients (toxic) Animal study shows organ system toxicity at moderate doses |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| Carbomer | Chemical composed of acryclic acid monomers used as thickening agents and emulsifiers - used to create gels |
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed this ingredient as safe to use in cosmetic products. In reviewing acute oral and dermal studies, they determined that carbomers have a low potential for phototoxicity, photo-contact allergenicity, skin irritation and sensitization at concentrations up to 100%. Highly processed - manufacturing can created toxic by-products |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| Dimethicone Crosspolymer | See Dimenthicone | |||
| Chlorphenesin | Synthentic, antimicrobial preservative | Restricted/Prohibited in some types of cosmetics in Japan Can cause eczema and/or skin irritation, espectially in those with dry and sensitive skin Research has shown it can relax the skeletal muscles, depress the central nervous system, and can cause respiratory depression in infants The FDA recommends pregnant/nursing women avoid this ingredient |
2/10 - Low Hazard
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| Laureth-7 | Laureth-7 synthetic compound obtained by the extensive chemical modification of Lauric Acid ; may contain potentially toxic impurities such as 1,4-dioxane, a carcinogen Used as an emulsifying agent |
Contamination/Impurty Concerns: Ethylene oxide (10/10 High Hazard) 1,4-Dioxane (8/10 High Hazard) Can be found as byproducts |
3/10 - Low Hazard
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| Sodium Hyaluronate | The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid, a naturally occuring polysaccharide found in connective tissue (collagen) used to fight wrinkles and signs of aging | Generally considered safe and gentle "The EWG notes concerns regarding developmental and reproductive toxicity, and lesser concerns regarding neurotoxicity, and organ system toxicity, all based on in vitro studies in which higher levels of this ingredient than found in cosmetics caused some mutation in animal tests. One or more animal studies also showed skin irritation at moderate doses, but there were no studies found to corroborate this result in relation to concentrations found in cosmetics and personal care products." |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| Ethylhexylglycerin | A preservative used in the place of parabens synthetically derived from grains and plants | Generally considered safe, but it has been found to be a skin irritant in 2 studies - causing allergic contact dermatitis |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| C12-14 pareth-12 | A polyethylene glycol PEG (which has a 3/10 moderate hazard score) ether mixture of synthetic C12-14 alchohols - highly processed and can contain toxic by-products | Some studies have shown that it can be toxic to organ systems Can cause burning, skin irritation, and allergic reactions Contamination concerns: Contamination/Impurty Concerns: Ethylene oxide (10/10 High Hazard) 1,4-Dioxane (8/10 High Hazard) Can be found as byproducts |
1/10 - Low Hazard
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| Sodium Hydroxide | Sodium Hydroxide is a highly caustic and reactive inorganic base. Used as a pH adjuster | Approved to be used in very small doses, can severly irritated skin in high doses Studies link this ingredient to cancer, neurotoxicity, organ system toxicity, and skin irritation Causes eye, skin, mucous membrane irritation, skin burns, temporary loss of hair Can cause blindness in severe cases Solutions as weak as .12% have shown to destruct healthy cells within an hour |
3-4/10 - Moderate Hazard (depends on usage)
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