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Aluminum Hudroxide (CI 770022)Updated a month ago

Used in many types of cosmetics and personal care products as a colorant. The carcinogenic risk from aluminum and its compounds has not been evaluated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). However, IARC has classified “aluminum production” as carcinogenic to humans. Aluminum is a pro-oxidant and could significantly increase the potential for oxidative skin damage.

Sources:

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2782734/
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070812084458.htm

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