High Concern

Dea

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a potential carcinogen concern

What it is

Diethanolamine, used as a pH adjuster and foam booster. Can react with other chemicals to form carcinogenic nitrosamines.

Found in 10 products on this site

Sorted worst score first. Lower score = more concerning overall formulation.

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