Why You Should Care
An organic compound derived from mint or synthesized artificially. Like camphor, it provides a cooling sensation in lip products but acts as an irritant that can dry out and damage the delicate lip barrier.
Top Health Concern
Irritates the thin skin of the lips, causing dryness and peeling with repeated application.
+2 more health risks documented. Read full analysis
Found In These Products
7 products in our database contain menthol.
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All 50 Toxic Ingredients
A new ingredient is featured every day. Explore the full database below.
7
Petroleum / Petrolatum
6
Mineral Oil
5
Paraffin Wax
8
Parabens
9
Formaldehyde Releasers
4
Phenoxyethanol
8
Methylisothiazolinone
7
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole)
5
BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
7
Camphor
Today6
Menthol
7
Phenol
6
Salicylic Acid
9
Phthalates
8
Triclosan
8
Oxybenzone
7
Octinoxate
6
Homosalate
5
Avobenzone
7
Synthetic Fragrance
6
Artificial Colors
4
Dimethicone
5
Propylene Glycol
6
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)
7
DEA, MEA & TEA (Ethanolamines)
6
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS)
5
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
7
Synthetic Dyes (FD&C in Lip Products)
5
Octisalate
10
Lead
9
Coal Tar
5
Bismuth Oxychloride
7
Talc
8
Carbon Black
4
Lanolin
3
Palm Oil
6
Retinyl Palmitate
9
Hydroquinone
8
Toluene
5
Aluminum Compounds
7
Siloxanes (Cyclic Silicones)
5
Titanium Dioxide (Nanoparticle Form)
8
Benzophenone
8
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
9
Quaternium-15
7
Imidazolidinyl Urea
4
EDTA (Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid)
6
Triethanolamine (TEA)
5
Ceteareth-20
3
Polybutene
