Low Tox Makeup Remover
Before I dive into the best low tox makeup remover options, lets quickly chat about common toxins in makeup removers on the market.
A popular makeup remover is the Neutrogena Makeup Removing Wipes. Here is the ingredient list for the wipes:
The highlighted ingredients are the ingredients of concern. Lets break each toxic ingredient down:
PEG-6: Are used as surfactants, emulsifiers, cleansing agents in a lot of cosmetics today.
The concern with PEGs?
PEGs have impurities of 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide which are carcinogenic and associated with reproductive, developmental and endocrine negative effects. source
Phenoxyethanol: A preservative that can be derived from green tea but most of the time in the U.S. It is created synthetically in a lab. Phenoxyethanol is made from the reaction of ethlene oxide, phenol and an alkai.
The concern of Phenoxyethanol?
Ethlene oxide on it’s own is a carcinogen and it is a possible endocrine disrupter. Phenol is a toxic powder made from benzene which is also a carcinogen. Phenoxyethanol is a ethoxylated ingredients, can can contain 1,4 dioxane, a known carcinogen. source 1 source 2 source 3
Chlorphenesin: A preservative.
The concern of Chlorphenesin?
Chlorphenesin have shown to show immunosuppressive activity. source
What does immunosuppressive mean? Suppression of the body's immune system and its ability to fight infections and other diseases.
Polysorbate 20: Is a ethoxylated ingredient that may contain 1,4 dioxane and ethylene oxide. 1,4 dioxane is a known carciongen and endocrine disrupter. source
Fragrance: Is a blanket term for over 3,000 different ingredients that can contain chemicals associated with allergies, dermatitis, respiratory distress and negative effects on the reproductive system. In the U.S., fragrance is a trade secret so brands do not have to legally disclose what they use in their fragrance. source source
Now that we have broken down the ingredients in a popular makeup remover on the store shelves, lets get into…
Low Tox Makeup Remover Swaps!
Honest Beauty Makeup Remover Wipes - $6.99
Beauty By Earth Makeup Remover - $21.99
Acure Makeup Remover - $9.99
Primally Pure Cleansing Oil - $20 - use my code 15KARLY to save!
Dime Gentle Jelly Cleanser - $24 use my code KarlyR20 to save!
This is my top favorite cleanser and makeup remover. It removes all my makeup, yes, even stubborn eye makeup! Best cleanser and best makeup remover, enough said.
Evolve Organics Micellar Water - $27
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - $7.68
Natural Bamboo Cotton Reusable Makeup Pads - $9.99
I hope this helps you as your are trying to find better, low tox options for makeup remover.
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xoxo, Karly Alane
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