Formaldehyde Releasers: The Hidden Names
Formaldehyde rarely appears on a label by name. These are the ingredients that release it.
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Some shampoos use preservatives that slowly release formaldehyde. The word itself rarely appears. These ingredients go by other names. The clearest concern in cosmetics is skin allergy. They're common contact allergens. Look for DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15 and bronopol. You'll never find them in a Lucky Lady Ranch product. Now you know the names.
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- Formaldehyde releasers are preservatives that slowly give off small amounts of formaldehyde to keep products free of microbes.
- Formaldehyde is classified as a known human carcinogen by IARC and the US National Toxicology Program, mainly based on inhalation exposure.
- The best documented concern for cosmetics is skin allergy, since formaldehyde and its releasers are common contact allergens.
- Look for DMDM hydantoin, quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea, sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, and bronopol.
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