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Formaldehyde

The good face project. (n.d.). Formaldehyde.
https://thegoodfaceproject.com/ingredients/formaldehyde
EWG’s Skin Deep. (n.d.). DMDM Hydantoin Formaldehyde Releaser.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702196-DMDM_HYDANTOIN_FORMALDEHYDE_RELEASER/
Credo Beauty. (n.d.). The dirty list.
https://credobeauty.com/pages/the-dirty-list-1
Eldges, J. (2018, February 8). What does “antimicrobial” really mean?. Retrieved from https://www.biocote.com/what-does-antimicrobial-mean/
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Pub Chem. (n.d.). Compound Summary 1,3-Bis(hydroxymethyl)-5,5-dimethylimidazolidine-2,4-dione.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/22947
Cosmetics info. (n.d.). Formaldehyde information.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/hbi/formaldehyde-information/
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Hydriquinone

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2000, January). Hydroquinone. N.D., N.D
https://www.epa.gov/sites/default/files/2016-09/documents/hydroquinone.pdf
Enguita F. J. and Leitão A. L . (2013, July 15), Hydroquinone: Environmental Pollution, Toxicity, and Microbial Answers. Retrieved from: https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2013/542168/
https://www.hindawi.com/journals/bmri/2013/542168/
Cosmetics info. (n.d.). Hydroquinone information.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredients/hydroquinone/
National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology information (US). (n.d.). Hydroquinone.
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National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology information (US). (n.d.). Hydroquinone: myths and reality.
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Government of Canada: Recall and safety alerts, (2020, February 5). Unauthorized skin lightening health products may pose serious health risks.
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National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology information (US). (n.d.). Hydroquinone synonyms.
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The good face project. (n.d.). Hydroquinone.
https://thegoodfaceproject.com/ingredients/hydroquinone
New Jersey department of health. (2016, March), Right to know Hazardous Substance Fact sheet Hydroquinone, N.D., N.D.
https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1019.pdf
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Phenol

World Health Organisation : International Peered Reviewed Chemical Safety information. (n.d.). 1.3 Phenol Synonyms
https://inchem.org/documents/pims/chemical/pim412.htm#SectionTitle:1.1%20%20Substance
New Jersey department of health. (2015, August), Right to know Hazardous Substance Fact sheet Phenol, N.D., N.D.
https://nj.gov/health/eoh/rtkweb/documents/fs/1487.pdf
Danish Ministry of the environment: Environmental Protection Agency. (2014, August). Risk Management opinion Analysis Conclusion Document for Phenol. (n.d.)
https://echa.europa.eu/documents/10162/07214826-a403-7bcc-6421-c705b08d43f9
National Library of Medicine: National Center for Biotechnology information (US). (n.d.). Phenol.
https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/996
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https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredients/phenol/
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Phenoxyethanol

The European Consumer Organisation and the International Consumer Research & Testing. (2013, June 21). Endocrine disrupting chemicals - Analysis of 66 everyday cosmetic and personal care products (Brussels).
https://www.beuc.eu/publications/2013-00461-01-e.pdf
Cosmetics info. (n.d.). Phenoxyethanol information.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/ingredients/phenoxyethanol/
Special chem The material Selection Platform. (2021, May 7). Phenoxyethanol technical data sheet.
https://cosmetics.specialchem.com/product/i-mckinley-resources-phenoxyethanol
WebMD Editorial Contributors, Reviewed by Dan Brennan, MD (2021, June 28). What to Know About Phenoxyethanol. (n.d.)
https://www.webmd.com/beauty/what-to-know-about-phenoxyethanol
EWG’s Skin Deep. (n.d.). Phenoxyethanol.
https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704811-phenoxyethanol/
Truth in Aging. (2013, June 4). FDA warning on phenoxyethanol.
https://www.truthinaging.com/review/fda-warning-on-phenoxyethanol
Angeltvedt S., (2019, November 28) Phenoxyethanol in skincare: is it safe or toxic? Retrieved from https://loaskin.com/blogs/loa-skin-care/phenoxyethanol-skin-care-safety
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Pedroja, (2018, November 27), Is Phenoxyethanol in Cosmetics Safe? Retrieved from: https://www.healthline.com/health/phenoxyethanol#hows-it-used
https://www.healthline.com/health/phenoxyethanol#hows-it-used
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Toluene

Credo Beauty. (n.d.). The dirty list.
https://credobeauty.com/pages/the-dirty-list-1
Australian Government department of agriculture, water and the Environment. (n.d.). Toluene (methylbenzene).
http://www.npi.gov.au/resource/toluene-methylbenzene
Cosmetics info. (n.d.). Toluene information.
https://www.cosmeticsinfo.org/hbi/toluene-information/
European Commission: Health & Consumer Protection Directorate-General. (2006, October 10). Opinion of the Scientific Committee on Consumer Products on toluene. N.D. , N.D.
https://ec.europa.eu/health/ph_risk/committees/04_sccp/docs/sccp_o_076.pdf