Personal Care & Beauty
Products we use daily for hygiene and beauty, including shampoos, soaps, lotions, cosmetics, and skincare items. These products are applied directly to our skin and hair, making ingredient safety particularly important.
Products in This Category
Shampoo
Hair cleansing products designed to remove dirt, oil, and product buildup. Used by most people...
Moisturizers & Lotions
Skin hydrating products applied to face and body, often used daily. Since they're left on...
Makeup & Cosmetics
Decorative cosmetics including foundation, lipstick, mascara, and eyeshadow. Applied to...
Sunscreen
UV protection products applied to skin before sun exposure. Critical for preventing skin cancer,...
Deodorant & Antiperspirant
Products applied to underarms to prevent body odor and reduce sweating. Antiperspirants block...
Hair Dye & Color
Products used to change or enhance hair color, ranging from permanent dyes to semi-permanent...
Nail Polish
Lacquer applied to fingernails and toenails for decoration and protection. Traditional formulas...
Body Wash & Shower Gel
Liquid cleansers used for bathing, typically more convenient than bar soap. May contain similar...
Toothpaste
Oral care product used daily for cleaning teeth and freshening breath. Swallowed in small...
Category Overview
Often contain fragrances (which may hide phthalates), preservatives like parabens, and sulfates. Look for products with transparent ingredient lists and certifications like EWG Verified.
Tips for Safer Choices
- ✓Choose fragrance-free or products scented with natural essential oils
- ✓Look for paraben-free and sulfate-free labels
- ✓Check the EWG Skin Deep database for product ratings
- ✓Avoid products with long, unpronounceable ingredient lists
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