Is sodium hydroxymethylglycinate safe in cosmetics and personal care products?

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate has been flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a formaldehyde releaser concern (MEDIUM risk level). onlyonlytoxinfree has found it in 8 products in our database. Our scores are based on peer-reviewed toxicology data and are never adjusted for brand partners.

Which products contain sodium hydroxymethylglycinate?

We have identified 8 products containing sodium hydroxymethylglycinate. You can scan any product barcode on onlyonlytoxinfree.com to check for this and other flagged ingredients.

Medium Concern

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

Flagged by EWG Skin Deep ↗ as a formaldehyde releaser concern

What it is

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate is a cosmetic ingredient flagged by EWG Skin Deep as a formaldehyde releaser concern.

Found in 8 products on this site

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

A-D-E Creamy Cleanser 8 oz by Earth Science

Earth Science

40 Caution
3/4 Classic Venom Mask

Morris Costumes

60 Caution
Ginger & Blood Orange Scented Liquid Hand Soap

Sebon Soapery

65 Caution
Emerita, Intimate Moisturizer, 4 Oz

Emerita

80 Clean
Emerita, Intimate Moisturizer, 6 x 4oz

Emerita

80 Clean
Intimate Moisturizer 6 x 4oz by Emerita

Emerita

80 Clean
Intimate Moisturizer 4 Oz by Emerita

Emerita

80 Clean
Fragrance Free Shampoo 1 gal by Earth Science

Earth Science

90 Clean

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