Ingredient safety index
Every ingredient in our database, with severity ratings drawn from published assessments (EU CosIng, IARC, CIR, SCCS) and — for concerns no regulator dataset covers — Caredermis editorial review, marked as such on each ingredient page. Flagged ingredients first, sorted by concern level.
Flagged ingredients (135)
- Formaldehydepreservative10/10
- Coal Taranti-dandruff · anti-psoriasis9/10
- p-Phenylenediaminehair dye9/10
- Benzophenone-3uv filter8/10
- Dibutyl Phthalateplasticizer (nail products)8/10
- Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehydefragrance8/10
- Lead Acetateprogressive hair dye8/10
- Methylchloroisothiazolinonepreservative8/10
- Methylisothiazolinonepreservative8/10
- 4-Methylbenzylidene Camphoruv filter7/10
- Butylphenyl Methylpropionalfragrance7/10
- Cyclotetrasiloxaneemollient7/10
- DMDM Hydantoinpreservative7/10
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamateuv filter7/10
- Evernia Furfuracea Extractfragrance7/10
- Evernia Prunastri Extractfragrance7/10
- Hydroquinoneskin lightener7/10
- Parfumfragrance7/10
- Polyethyleneexfoliant beads · film former7/10
- Quaternium-15preservative7/10
- Tretinoinprescription retinoid7/10
- Triclosanantimicrobial · preservative7/10
- 2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Diolpreservative6/10
- Ammonium Persulfatehair bleach booster6/10
- Benzoyl Peroxideanti-acne6/10
- Butylated Hydroxyanisoleantioxidant (preservative)6/10
- Cinnamalfragrance6/10
- Cocamide DEAsurfactant · foam booster6/10
- Cyclomethiconeemollient · solvent6/10
- Cyclopentasiloxaneemollient · solvent6/10
- Diazolidinyl Ureapreservative6/10
- Diethanolamineph adjuster6/10
- Imidazolidinyl Ureapreservative6/10
- Isoeugenolfragrance6/10
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfatesurfactant · foaming agent6/10
- Toluenesolvent (nail products)6/10
- Tosylamide/Formaldehyde Resinfilm former (nail)6/10
- Triclocarbanantimicrobial6/10
- Alcohol Denat.solvent · astringent5/10
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfatesurfactant5/10
- Benzalkonium Chloridepreservative · antimicrobial5/10
- Cananga Odorata Flower Oilfragrance5/10
- Cinnamyl Alcoholfragrance5/10
- Citralfragrance5/10
- Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Fruit Oilfragrance5/10
- Cocos Nucifera Oilemollient5/10
- Coumarinfragrance5/10
- Cyclohexasiloxaneemollient5/10
- Eugenolfragrance5/10
- Geraniolfragrance5/10
- Glycolic Acidexfoliant5/10
- Hydrogen Peroxideoxidant (hair/teeth)5/10
- Hydroxycitronellalfragrance5/10
- Isopropyl Myristateemollient5/10
- Limonenefragrance · solvent5/10
- Linaloolfragrance5/10
- Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oilantimicrobial · botanical5/10
- Octocryleneuv filter5/10
- Resorcinolhair dye · anti-acne5/10
- Retinolanti-aging active5/10
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinatepreservative5/10
- Talcabsorbent · texturizer5/10
- Theobroma Cacao Seed Butteremollient5/10
- Triticum Vulgare Germ Oilemollient5/10
- Zinc Pyrithioneanti-dandruff5/10
- Acrylates Copolymerfilm former · thickener4/10
- Alcoholsolvent4/10
- Alpha-Isomethyl Iononefragrance4/10
- Amyl Cinnamalfragrance4/10
- Arnica Montana Flower Extractsoothing agent (traditional)4/10
- Benzyl Benzoatefragrance · solvent4/10
- Benzyl Salicylatefragrance · uv absorber4/10
- Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethaneuv filter4/10
- Camphorcooling agent · fragrance4/10
- Citronellolfragrance4/10
- Citrus Limon Peel Oilfragrance4/10
- Cocamidopropyl Betainesurfactant4/10
- Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oilfragrance4/10
- Farnesolfragrance · deodorant4/10
- Hexyl Cinnamalfragrance4/10
- Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamatepreservative4/10
- Isopropyl Alcoholsolvent4/10
- Isopropyl Palmitateemollient4/10
- Kojic Acidskin brightener4/10
- Lanolinemollient4/10
- Laureth-4emulsifier4/10
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oilfragrance · botanical4/10
- Mentha Piperita Oilfragrance · cooling agent4/10
- Mentholcooling agent · fragrance4/10
- Propolis Extractsoothing agent4/10
- Retinalanti-aging active4/10
- Salicylic Acidexfoliant · anti-acne4/10
- Selenium Sulfideanti-dandruff4/10
- Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonatesurfactant4/10
- Sodium Laureth Sulfatesurfactant · foaming agent4/10
- Behentrimonium Chloridehair conditioner3/10
- Benzyl Alcoholpreservative · solvent · fragrance3/10
- Chlorphenesinpreservative3/10
- CI 19140colorant3/10
- Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oilfragrance3/10
- Dimethiconeemollient · occlusive3/10
- Dimethiconolemollient3/10
- Disodium EDTAchelating agent3/10
- Hamamelis Virginiana Waterastringent · botanical3/10
- Lactic Acidexfoliant · humectant3/10
- Phenoxyethanolpreservative3/10
- Propylene Glycolhumectant · solvent3/10
- Retinyl Palmitateanti-aging active3/10
- Squaleneemollient3/10
- Triethanolamineph adjuster · emulsifier3/10
- Aluminum Chlorohydrateantiperspirant2/10
- Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glyantiperspirant2/10
- Arbutinskin brightener2/10
- Ascorbic Acidantioxidant · brightener2/10
- Azelaic Acidanti-acne · brightener2/10
- Calendula Officinalis Flower Extractsoothing agent2/10
- Ceteareth-20emulsifier2/10
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extractsoothing agent2/10
- CI 42090colorant2/10
- Climbazoleanti-dandruff2/10
- Decyl Glucosidesurfactant2/10
- Dihydroxyacetoneself-tanning agent2/10
- Ethylhexylglycerinpreservative booster · skin conditioning2/10
- Micapigment · pearlescent2/10
- Paraffinum Liquidumocclusive · emollient2/10
- Petrolatumocclusive · skin protectant2/10
- Potassium Sorbatepreservative2/10
- Rosa Damascena Flower Waterfragrance · soothing agent2/10
- Snail Secretion Filtratehumectant · soothing agent2/10
- Sodium Benzoatepreservative2/10
- Sodium Fluorideanti-cavity (oral care)2/10
- Titanium Dioxideuv filter · pigment2/10
- Ureahumectant · keratolytic2/10
- Bakuchiolanti-aging active1/10
- Salix Alba Bark Extractexfoliant (mild) · soothing agent1/10
No flags in our database (94)
Well-tolerated ingredients with no published concerns at cosmetic use levels.
- Adenosine
- Allantoin
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Aqua
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Avena Sativa Kernel Flour
- Bentonite
- Betaine
- BHT
- Bis-Ethylhexyloxyphenol Methoxyphenyl Triazine
- Bisabolol
- Butylene Glycol
- Butylparaben
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Caffeine
- Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Carbomer
- Centella Asiatica Extract
- Cera Alba
- Ceramide AP
- Ceramide EOP
- Ceramide NP
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cholesterol
- CI 77491
- Citric Acid
- Cocamide MEA
- Coco-Caprylate
- Coco-Glucoside
- Colloidal Oatmeal
- Diethyl Phthalate
- Diethylamino Hydroxybenzoyl Hexyl Benzoate
- Dipropylene Glycol
- Ethylhexyl Salicylate
- Ethylhexyl Triazone
- Ethylparaben
- Glycerin
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Homosalate
- Hydroxyapatite
- Isobutylparaben
- Isopropylparaben
- Kaolin
- Lecithin
- Madecassoside
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Mel
- Methylene Bis-Benzotriazolyl Tetramethylbutylphenol
- Methylparaben
- Niacinamide
- Ozokerite
- Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
- Panthenol
- Paraffin
- PEG-100 Stearate
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Pentylene Glycol
- Piroctone Olamine
- Polyester-8
- Polyglutamic Acid
- Polyglyceryl-2 Caprate
- Polyglyceryl-3 Diisostearate
- Polysorbate 20
- Polysorbate 80
- Propylparaben
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
- Saccharide Isomerate
- Silica
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
- Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
- Sodium Hyaluronate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
- Sodium PCA
- Sorbitol
- Squalane
- Stearic Acid
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Tocopherol
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Trehalose
- Tris-Biphenyl Triazine
- Xanthan Gum
- Zinc Oxide
- Zinc PCA