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.

Use Caution

Phenoxyethanol

Synthetic Preservative / Mild Irritant in Concentration > 1%

Avoid

Propylparaben

Synthetic Preservative / Reproductive & Endocrine Toxicant

Clean

Salt

Everyday seasoning; no toxic-burden concern at normal use (sodium intake is a nutrition question, not a toxin).

Use Caution

Sodium Benzoate

Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin C

Use Caution

Soy Lecithin

Usually solvent-extracted from conventional soy. (Sunflower lecithin is the cleaner alternative.)

Avoid

Soybean Oil

Industrial Seed Oil / High Omega-6 Burden

Clean

Spices

Ground spices and herbs.

Avoid

Sucralose

Chlorinated Artificial Sweetener / Gut Microbiome Disruption