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Chemicals in Cosmetics

In Australia, cosmetics must comply with safety standards, but there is no international consensus. Some chemicals banned in Europe and the US are still considered safe by Australian authorities. These include DBP in nail polish, BHA in lipsticks, lead acetate in hair colour, and coal tar in anti-dandruff shampoos.

Other chemicals, although safe in small amounts, do build up over time and this intensive long-term exposure does seem to present unnecessary health risks. These include mineral oil, DEA/TEA/MEA, D&C colours, aluminium, talc, and synthetic fragrances.
  • Avoid known toxins. Decode the chemical nasties with the Chemical Maze app and book.  [The Chemical Maze]
  • Check out the Skin Deep cosmetics database with over 88,000 different products and a safety assessment of ingredients (US).  [Skin Deep]
BRAND COMPANY OWNED RATING
Eco Tan certified organic certified organic Eco Tan   Australian Owned  Praises, no criticism1
Bondi Sands  Bondi Sands   Australian Owned  Some praise, no criticism2
Le Tan  Heritage Brands   Australian Owned  Some praise, no criticism2
ModelCo  ModelCo   Australian Owned  Some praise, no criticism2
Palmers  Palmer's Australia   (ET Browne) USA  Some praise, no criticism2
The Bronzer  Core Metrics   Australian Owned  No rating3
Sugar Baby  McPherson's   Australian Owned  No rating3
Face of Australia  Ross Cosmetics   Australian Owned  No rating3
Sun Sense  Ego Pharmaceuticals   Australian Owned  Praises, some criticism4
Nivea  Beiersdorf Australia   (maxingvest) GER  Praises, some criticism4
St Tropez  PZ Cussons Australia   (PZ Cussons) UK  Praises, some criticism4
Dove  Unilever Australia   (Unilever) UK  Praises, some criticism4
Jbronze  PharmaCare   Australian Owned  Criticism, some praise5
Airbrush Legs  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Sally Hansen  Coty Australia   (JAB) LUX  Criticisms6
Johnson's  Johnson & Johnson Pacific   (Johnson & Johnson) USA  Criticisms6
Neutrogena  Johnson & Johnson Pacific   (Johnson & Johnson) USA  Criticisms6
Garnier  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6
L'Oreal  L'Oreal Australia   (L'Oreal) FRA  Criticisms6



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