Mercury
Repeated use can affect kidneys, the nervous system and household contacts.
Stop verified products, isolate packaging and seek advice if unwell or exposure continues.
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Topical steroids
Unsupervised use can thin skin and worsen pigmentation after stopping.
Do not use another person's prescription; see a dermatologist if misused from a fairness jar.
Topical steroids family dekheinHydroquinone
Unsupervised or undeclared high strength can irritate skin and worsen pigmentation.
Use only under clinician guidance; stop unlabeled strong fairness creams.
Hydroquinone safety profile — verdict aur actionPPD
Sensitisation can cause rash, swelling or severe breathing difficulty.
Check label for PPD names; stop suspected product and seek urgent help for facial swelling or breathing trouble.
PPD label names aur reaction guidanceFormaldehyde
Heat and poor ventilation increase inhalation irritation; workers face repeat exposure.
Ask about ingredients and ventilation; leave if strong eye/throat burning occurs.
Formaldehyde safety profile — verdict aur actionUpdatedRecently reviewed
Toxic metals in cosmetics
Repeated exposure can harm kidneys, nerves and children through household transfer.
Toxic metals family dekheinMercury and mercury compounds
Repeated use can affect kidneys, the nervous system and household contacts.
Mercury risk aur label checkLead and lead compounds
Children and long-term exposure face neurologic and kidney risks.
Lead risk aur label checkArsenic and cadmium
Long-term exposure carries systemic toxicity risks documented by WHO.
Arsenic & cadmium risk aur label checkTopical corticosteroids
Unsupervised use can thin skin and worsen pigmentation after stopping.
Topical steroids family dekheinBetamethasone
Long unsupervised use can damage skin barrier and rebound pigmentation.
Betamethasone safety profile — verdict aur actionFamiliesIngredient families
Topical corticosteroids
Unsupervised use can thin skin and worsen pigmentation after stopping.
Do not use another person's prescription; see a dermatologist if misused from a fairness jar.
Topical steroids family dekheinDepigmenting medicines
Unsupervised concentration and duration can damage skin and worsen marks.
Use only with professional supervision; stop unlabeled strong lightening products.
Depigmenting medicines family dekheinHair dye allergens
Allergy can cause swelling, blistering or breathing difficulty in severe cases.
Check label names; stop use if burning or swelling starts and seek help for breathing difficulty.
Hair dye allergens family dekheinToxic metals in cosmetics
Repeated exposure can harm kidneys, nerves and children through household transfer.
Check labels and public alerts; stop verified products and isolate packaging.
Toxic metals family dekheinFormaldehyde-releasing preservatives
FDA discusses formaldehyde in cosmetics including releaser context; sensitised users may react to cumulative exposure.
Compare shampoo and lotion labels for DMDM hydantoin and related names.
Formaldehyde releasers family dekheinCosmetic contaminants
Confirmed contamination is batch-specific; do not generalize to entire brands without evidence.
Check current recall guidance; keep batch details; stop use if your batch is implicated.
Contaminants family dekheinFragrance allergens
NHS includes cosmetics and fragrances among contact dermatitis triggers.
Stop new scented products if rash flares; simplify to bland care temporarily.
Fragrance allergens family dekheinHair relaxer chemicals
FDA hair product guidance notes serious scalp irritation can occur when products are left too long or applied to broken…
Follow instructions exactly; rinse immediately if burning; never mix unknown products.
Hair relaxers family dekheinNail acrylates
FDA nail product guidance notes allergic reactions to acrylates in salon nail products when skin contact occurs.
Avoid skin contact before curing; stop service if burning or swelling starts.
Nail acrylates family dekheinPreservative allergens
Sensitised users can develop rash from leave-on or wet-wipe exposure.
Stop suspected product; compare ingredient lists on wipes and shampoos.
Preservative allergens family dekheinSubstancesIndividual ingredients & adulterants
Mercury and mercury compounds
Repeated use can affect kidneys, the nervous system and household contacts.
Stop verified products, isolate packaging and seek advice if unwell or exposure continues.
4 verified product finding(s) on file
Mercury risk aur label checkHydroquinone
Unsupervised or undeclared high strength can irritate skin and worsen pigmentation.
Use only under clinician guidance; stop unlabeled strong fairness creams.
1 verified product finding(s) on file
Hydroquinone safety profile — verdict aur actionParaphenylenediamine (PPD)
Sensitisation can cause rash, swelling or severe breathing difficulty.
Check label for PPD names; stop suspected product and seek urgent help for facial swelling or breathing trouble.
1 verified product finding(s) on file
PPD label names aur reaction guidanceFormaldehyde
Heat and poor ventilation increase inhalation irritation; workers face repeat exposure.
Ask about ingredients and ventilation; leave if strong eye/throat burning occurs.
1 verified product finding(s) on file
Formaldehyde safety profile — verdict aur actionArsenic and cadmium
Long-term exposure carries systemic toxicity risks documented by WHO.
Stop products with verified findings; keep batch details and check recall guidance.
Arsenic & cadmium risk aur label checkBetamethasone
Long unsupervised use can damage skin barrier and rebound pigmentation.
Use only if prescribed; stop informal fairness creams suspected to contain steroids.
2 verified product finding(s) on file
Betamethasone safety profile — verdict aur actionLead and lead compounds
Children and long-term exposure face neurologic and kidney risks.
Stop verified products, isolate packaging and seek advice if exposure was ongoing.
Lead risk aur label checkPersulfates (bleach powders)
Occupational and consumer guidance on hair products notes inhalation risks from powder lighteners; persulfates are know…
Mix in ventilated area; leave if wheezing starts.
Persulfates safety profile — verdict aur actionPhase 2 / remainingStill under editorial review
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Clobetasol propionate
Unsupervised facial use can thin skin and worsen pigmentation after stopping.
Clobetasol safety profile — verdict aur actionHigh-strength chemical peels
Misuse can cause burns, scars and post-inflammatory darkening.
High-strength peels safety profile — verdict aur actionMicrobial contamination
Eye-area infection risk is especially serious; smell alone cannot rule contamination out.
Microbes in products safety profile — verdict aur actionTretinoin
Irritation and sun sensitivity; pregnancy needs professional advice.
Tretinoin safety profile — verdict aur actionCyanoacrylates
FDA nail and cosmetic guidance includes adhesive products; cyanoacrylate fumes can irritate eyes and airways.
Cyanoacrylates safety profile — verdict aur actionMethylchloroisothiazolinone (CMIT)
Preservatives are listed among causes of cosmetic contact dermatitis in NHS guidance.
CMIT safety profile — verdict aur actionMethylisothiazolinone (MIT)
Contact dermatitis guidance includes cosmetic preservatives as common sensitiser categories.
MIT safety profile — verdict aur actionUnauthorised colourants
FDA colour additive rules define permitted cosmetic dyes; unapproved colours may carry unknown toxicity profiles.
Unapproved dyes safety profile — verdict aur action