✨This is a new one for me that I have been looking for on products, and let me say….so many products contain this. 

✨Synthetic preservative and stabilizer found in cosmetics.

✨Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane which can have carcinogenic effects

It is almost completely absorbed through the skin 78% of it for leave on products such as beauty products.

✨What to look for on labels/other names; Phenoxyethanol, 2-Phenoxyethanol, Euxyl K® 400 (mixture of Phenoxyethanol and 1,2-dibromo-2,4-dicyanobutane), PhE

✨Often found in moisturizer, eye shadow, foundation, sunscreen, conditioner, mascara, eye liner, shampoo, lip gloss, concealer, body wash, hand cream, blush, hair color, hair spray, lip balm, lotion, nail polish, baby wipes, toothpaste, the list goes on and on….

✨Talc is a restricted product in the EU, but allowed in the US. Is it found in baby powder, body and shower products, lotions, feminine hygiene products, eyeshadow, foundation, lipstick, deodorants and face masks. 

✨It has been linked to ovarian cancer, tumors targeting lungs damaging tissue ending up in the form of cancer, and respiratory distress. 

✨Talc is one of the banned ingredients in all Crunchi makeup products. 

✨Also referred to as Talcum powder, Talc, and Cosmetic Talc