Ingredient Glossary
Every compound we’ve reviewed, rated Clean, Use Caution or Avoid — with the research behind each call. Search by any name you see on a label, including INCI and French names.
Avoid
Cocamide DEA
Coconut oil diethanolamine condensate — IARC Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic); on California’s Prop 65 list.
Avoid
High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)
Refined Fructose Concentration / Hepatic Fat & Brain Insulin Resistance
Avoid
Methylisothiazolinone (MIT) & Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
Strong contact allergen; EU-restricted.
Avoid
Monosodium Glutamate (MSG – Synthetic)
Concentrated Excitotoxin / Glutamate Receptor Over-stimulation
Avoid
Octinoxate (Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate)
Chemical Sunscreen Filter / Thyroid & Reproductive Axis Disruptor