Fact Sheet: Formaldehyde (Methanal)

INCI name:   Formaldehyde.

Function:   Preservative.

Origin:   Synthetic.

Concentration allowed by the EU regulation:   Banned in Europe.

Where to find it / Where they are found?:   Hair serums, nail polish, shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, liquid hand soaps, nail hardeners, hair gels, lotions, deodorants, moisturizers, cleansing creams, toothpastes.

Health risks:   Proven carcinogen, potential skin irritant, potential allergen.

Environmental risks:   /

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Additional information:   Classified as a human carcinogen by IARC.