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Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol-This glycol ether preservative is often derived from natural sources like coal tar. The FDA reports that this product may slow down the central nervous system. In addition, it irritates the skin and eyes. A popular anti-bacterial and preservative chemical, it is also contained in many vaccines and bug repellants.
Even some of the greenest beauty brands use phenoxyethanol as a preservative, noting that it is can be derived from grapefruit. Well, cocamide DEA is derived from coconut but this doesn’t make it any less toxic!
Chemically known as ethylene glycol phenyl ether or ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenoxyethanol is an ethoxylated compound that may be contaminated with carcinogenic toxin 1,4-Dioxane.
What to Beware
According to Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, phenoxyethanol affected brain and nervous system in animals at moderate doses. In 1990 Journal of the American College of Toxicology reported that phenoxyethanol also acts as an endocrine disruptor that also caused damage to bladder and acute pulmonary edema in animals. Early 1980s studies also suggest that phenoxyethanol can cause DNA mutations - again, only in animals.
Phenoxyethanol is a scientifically proven irritant to human skin and eyes (Comparison of objective and sensory skin irritations of several cosmetic preservatives. Lee E, An S, Choi D, Moon S, Chang I. Contact Dermatitis. 2007 Mar;56(3):131-6.) and it is classified as irritant in European Union. Phenoxyethanol is also restricted for use in Japan.
No matter what the studies say, phenoxyethanol is deemed perfectly safe for use in cosmetics in the U.S. in concentration up to 1 percent. This means, a 200 ml bottle of shampoo contains a teaspoon of phenoxyethanol!
Where Phenoxyethanol Can Be Found
Johnsons Baby Johnsons Baby Softwash and Gentle Cleansing Cloths, Cover Girl Ultimate Finish makeup and Super Thick Lash Mascara, Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer, Nivea for Men products, Pantene Pro V Shampoo, L’Oreal and Clairol hair dyes, Roc Retinol Actif Pur creams, Max Factor Lashfinity, Ponds Cold Cream, Revlon ColorStay lip colors, Oil of Olay Age Defying and Olay Daily Facials products.
Green Alternatives
Many essential oils and vitamins act as anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant preservatives in cosmetics.
Even some of the greenest beauty brands use phenoxyethanol as a preservative, noting that it is can be derived from grapefruit. Well, cocamide DEA is derived from coconut but this doesn’t make it any less toxic!
Chemically known as ethylene glycol phenyl ether or ethylene glycol monophenyl ether, phenoxyethanol is an ethoxylated compound that may be contaminated with carcinogenic toxin 1,4-Dioxane.
What to Beware
According to Journal of Industrial Hygiene and Toxicology, phenoxyethanol affected brain and nervous system in animals at moderate doses. In 1990 Journal of the American College of Toxicology reported that phenoxyethanol also acts as an endocrine disruptor that also caused damage to bladder and acute pulmonary edema in animals. Early 1980s studies also suggest that phenoxyethanol can cause DNA mutations - again, only in animals.
Phenoxyethanol is a scientifically proven irritant to human skin and eyes (Comparison of objective and sensory skin irritations of several cosmetic preservatives. Lee E, An S, Choi D, Moon S, Chang I. Contact Dermatitis. 2007 Mar;56(3):131-6.) and it is classified as irritant in European Union. Phenoxyethanol is also restricted for use in Japan.
No matter what the studies say, phenoxyethanol is deemed perfectly safe for use in cosmetics in the U.S. in concentration up to 1 percent. This means, a 200 ml bottle of shampoo contains a teaspoon of phenoxyethanol!
Where Phenoxyethanol Can Be Found
Johnsons Baby Johnsons Baby Softwash and Gentle Cleansing Cloths, Cover Girl Ultimate Finish makeup and Super Thick Lash Mascara, Aveeno Skin Brightening Daily Moisturizer, Nivea for Men products, Pantene Pro V Shampoo, L’Oreal and Clairol hair dyes, Roc Retinol Actif Pur creams, Max Factor Lashfinity, Ponds Cold Cream, Revlon ColorStay lip colors, Oil of Olay Age Defying and Olay Daily Facials products.
Green Alternatives
Many essential oils and vitamins act as anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant preservatives in cosmetics.