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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.
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 |
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Eco Tan | ![]() |
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Le Tan | Heritage Brands | ![]() |
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ModelCo | ModelCo | ![]() |
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The Bronzer | Core Metrics | ![]() |
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Sugar Baby | McPherson's | ![]() |
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Face of Australia | Ross Laboratories | ![]() |
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Jbronze | PharmaCare | ![]() |
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Nivea | Beiersdorf Australia (maxingvest) | GER | ![]() |
Bondi Sands | Bondi Sands (Kao Corporation) | JPN | ![]() |
Palmers | Palmer's Australia (ET Browne) | USA | ![]() |
St Tropez | PZ Cussons Australia (PZ Cussons) | UK | ![]() |
Dove | Unilever Australia (Unilever) | UK | ![]() |
Sun Sense | Ego Pharmaceuticals | ![]() |
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Airbrush Legs | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Sally Hansen | Coty Australia (JAB) | LUX | ![]() |
Johnson's | Johnson & Johnson Pacific (Johnson & Johnson) | USA | ![]() |
Neutrogena | Johnson & Johnson Pacific (Johnson & Johnson) | USA | ![]() |
Garnier | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |
L'Oreal | L'Oreal Australia (L'Oreal) | FRA | ![]() |