Look up anything on a label — by its scientific name or the one you know.
A synthetic antioxidant used in tiny amounts to keep oils fresh. Often listed next to BHA as a possible hormone disruptor; EU safety scientists reviewed it and allow it with strict limits.
Also written Butylated Hydroxytoluene
A longer-chain paraben. Like propylparaben, the EU has lowered its permitted concentration and bans it in leave-on products for the nappy area of young children, over possible hormone effects.
Octinoxate. A UVB filter under review for possible hormone effects and banned in some reef areas.
Also written Octinoxate, Octyl Methoxycinnamate
A UVB filter the EU limited to 7.34% in face products after reviewing possible hormone effects.
A longer-chain paraben. The EU has lowered its permitted concentration and bans it in leave-on products for the nappy area of young children, over possible hormone effects.