One page per ingredient. What it is, where it's used, what the science says, and how the EU regulates it.
Banned as a food additive in the EU since 2022, but still permitted in cosmetics with restrictions.
Powerful anti-ageing ingredient with EU concentration limits due to toxicity concerns in high doses.
Confirmed endocrine disruptors (EU List I) used as fragrance solvents — several are banned or restricted.
A common foaming agent that can cause skin irritation but is not considered a health hazard.
A known carcinogen banned in EU cosmetics, but formaldehyde-releasers are still permitted under strict limits.
Common sunscreen ingredient under EU investigation for endocrine disruption (List II & III).
Banned in EU cosmetics since 2022 — under EU investigation for endocrine-disrupting properties (List II).
A confirmed endocrine disruptor (EU List I) now banned in baby products across the EU.
An umbrella term that can hide hundreds of undisclosed chemicals, including potential endocrine disruptors.
A family of preservatives — butylparaben is a confirmed endocrine disruptor on the EU's ED List I.
