Spray Gel

Why it’s rated Avoid

A product’s rating follows its most concerning indexed ingredient. Each ingredient links to its science card and the research behind it. How ratings work

• Triethanolamine (TEA) Emulsifier & pH Adjuster / Nitrosamine Contamination
  Avoid
• Cosmetic Preservatives (Mild) Milder preservatives; limit rather than avoid.
  Use Caution
• Potassium Sorbate Mild Food Preservative / DNA Irritation at High Dose
  Use Caution
• Propylene Glycol Penetration enhancer; can irritate sensitive skin.
  Use Caution
• Sodium Benzoate Synthetic Preservative / Benzene Risk with Vitamin C
  Use Caution
• Phenoxyethanol Synthetic Preservative / Mild Irritant in Concentration > 1%
  Use Caution
• Citric Acid (Manufactured / Mold-Derived) Fermentation Byproduct / Mold & Inflammatory Response
  Use Caution
• Synthetic Fragrance / Parfum Undisclosed scent blend. A practical allowance: on its own it rates Caution (limit use), not Avoid — products with other flagged ingredients are still rated by those.
  Use Caution
• Fragrance Allergens EU-listed fragrance allergens — sensitisers for some people.
  Use Caution
• Shea Butter (Organic Unrefined) Unrefined Plant Lipid Matrix / Anti-Inflammatory
  Clean
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) Vitamin E — antioxidant.
  Clean
• Water Plain water — no concern.
  Clean