Here at I. O. Beauty Market we are committed to supporting you on your
wellness journey. We believe that less is more. With fewer toxins
in your body, the more health you will enjoy. We promise to
provide products that are safe, effective, and transparent;
products that are good for your beautiful body, inside & out.
***Learn more about these harmful ingredients from EWG | Safe Cosmetics |
1, 4-dioxane
What it's used for: a by product of ethoxylation that dilutes the harshness of other chemicals.
Concerns: organ system toxicity, cancer, irritant
Found In: products that make suds: shampoos, soaps, bubble bath, hair relaxers, etc.
Aluminum Zircomium
What it's used for: a heavy metal used to block sweat glands. An antiperspirant agent
Concerns: organ system toxicity, neurotoxin, endocrine disruptor, irritant
Found In: antiperspirants
BHA/BHT
What it's used for: a preservative. A hormone disruptor that acts like the hormone estrogen.
Concerns: immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, carcinogen. reproductive toxicity
Found In: cosmetics, bath & body products, skin-care products
Butoxyethanol
What it's used for: an ether alcohol used to decrease the viscosity of a product. Also used as a solvent and additive to fragrance. Some of the aliases include, 2-BUTOXY- ETHANOL; 2-BUTOXYETHANOL; BUTYL GLYCOL; ETHANOL, 2-BUTOXY-; ETHANOL
Concerns: organ system toxicity, cancer, irritant
Found In: cosmetics, hair products, bath & body products
Coal Tar Dyes
What it's used for: an active ingredient in OTC drug products. Biocides used to kill lice and gets rid of dandruff
Concerns: allergen, immunotoxicity, carcinogen, organ system toxicity
Found In: hair products-hair dyes, shampoos, scalp treatments, lotions, soaps, cosmetics
Dimethicone
What it's used for: a.k.a. polymethylsiloxane, is an anti-foaming agent, skin conditioner, skin lubricant
Concerns: organ system toxicity, irritant, allergens
Found In: bath & body products, skin-care products
Ethanolamines
What it's used for: DEA: an emulsifier | TEA: fragrance, Ph adjuster, emulsifier MEA
Concerns: carcinogen, organ system toxicity
Found In: bath & body products, hair dyes, cosmetics
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic ( EDTA)
What it's used for: EDTA is a chelating agent used to bind and decrease the amount of metal ions in products
Concerns: irritation, organ system toxicity,
Found In: bath & body products, cosmetics, hair dyes, skin care products
Formaldehyde
What it's used for: a preservative
Concerns: immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, skin irritant, carcinogen. reproductive toxicity
Found In: bath & body products, eyelash glue, nail polishes
** Other formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: DMDM Hydantion, IMIDAZolidinyl urea, Diazolidinyl urea, Quaternium-15, 1-4 Dioxane, methenamine
Heavy Metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury...)
What it's used for: heavy metals include, MERCURY (preservative antimicrobial), LEAD, IRON, ARSENIC, CHROMIUM.
Concerns: organ system toxicity, reproductive toxicity, irritant, carcinogen, endocrine disruptor, environmental hazzard
Found In: eye drops, cosmetics, whitening toothpaste, sunscreen, moisturizers
Hydroquinone
What it's used for: skin lightner, bleaching the skin that decreases melanin production in the skin cells
Concerns: organ toxicity, skin irritant, carcinogen
Found In: some cosmetics, skin lightning creams
Methylisothiazolinone/Methylchloroisothiazolinone
What it's used for: preservative
Concerns: Organ System toxicity, neurotoxicity, irritant, allergen
Found In: cosmetics, hair products, hair color, body products, sunscreen
Mineral Oil
What it's used for: skin moisturizer
Concerns: Allergen, carcinogen, organ toxicity
Found In: bath & body products, skin-care products, cosmetics
Nanomaterials
What it's used for: preservatives, UV filters, stabilizer
Concerns: reproductive toxicity, organ system toxicity
Found In: deodorants, toothpastes, shampoos, lotions, foundation, anti-aging creams, and nail polish
Parabens
What it's used for: a preservative and a hormone disruptor that mimics the hormone estrogen
Concerns: immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, skin irritant, carcinogen. reproductive toxicity
Found In: bath & body products, oral care products, personal care products, cosmetics
Phenoxyethanol
What it's used for: a preservative, as a fragrance
Concerns: Immunoxoxicity/irritant: eyes, skin, lungs
Found In: cosmetics: lipsticks,
Phthalates
What it's used for: a plasticizer used to moisturize and soften the skin, blend ingredients and create flexibility
Concerns: carcinogen, reproductive toxicity, endocrine disruptor, developmental toxicity,
Found In: nail polish (with dibutyl phathalate), personal care products, fragrances, hair spray
Polysorbates
What it's used for: are ethoxylated ingredients ( polysorbate 20, Polysorbate 80 etc. ) and are used as emulsifier, denaturant, fragrance ingredient, surfactant
Concerns: organ system toxicity, carcinogen
Found In: bath & body products, hair products, skin-care products
Propanol
What it's used for: is an alcohol/antiseptic. Used to decrease viscocity anti-forming, solvent, fragrance ingredient,
Concerns: Organ system toxicity, Irritant, endocrine disruptor, carcinogen
Found In: bath & body products, hair products, skin-care products, oral care, deodorant, nail polish, makeup
Proplyene Glycol
What it's used for: a.k.a. anti-freeze, changes the structure of the skin to allow ingredients to penetrate the skin.
Concerns: neurotoxicity, reproductive toxicity, organ system toxicity
Found In: cosmetics, food, moisturizers
Rescorcinol
What it's used for: denaturant, hair colorant, fragrance ingredient, acne treatment
Concerns: Organ System toxicity, reproductive toxicity, allergen, endocrine disruptor
Found In: hair products
Retinyl Palmitate
What it's used for: a combination of palmitic acid and vitamin used as a skin conditioner
Concerns: developmental toxicity, carcinogen
Found In: bath & body products, hair products, skin-care products
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
What it's used for: synthetic skin conditioner, antistatic, cleanser
Concerns: enhanced skin absorption, contains carcinogenic nitrosamines
Found In: cleansers, shampoos
Sodium Lauryl/Laureth Sulfate
What it's used for: a cleansing agent/surfactant, denaturant that creates a lather to increase effectiveness of cleansers
Concerns: organ system toxicity, irritant, hormone disruptor
Found In: bath & body products, shampoo, mouth wash, toothpaste
Synthetic Fragrance
What it's used for: giving the product it's distinct smell
Concerns: immunotoxicity, neurotoxicity, skin irritant, carcinogen. reproductive toxicity
Found In: bath & body products, eyelash glue, nail polishes
Talc
What it's used for: to absorb moisture, smooth or soften products, prevent caking, and make makeup opaque
Concerns: organ system toxicity, carcinogen, irritation
Found In: Baby powder, body and shower products, lotions, feminine hygiene
products, eye shadow, foundation, lipstick, deodorants and face masks.
Toluene
What it's used for: solvent
Concerns: Organ System toxicity, neurotoxicity, development & reproductive toxicity, irritant
Found In: nail polish, nail treatments, hair dyes
Triclosan
What it's used for: Preservative: antibacterial agent
Concerns: Irritant, endocrine disruptor, organ toxicity,
Found In: household cleaning products, personal care products: hand sanitizers, antibacterial soaps