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(Additional Names: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract or GSE) An antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetic products. Numerous tests by independent researchers have shown that its antimicrobial properties are due to synthetic preservatives contained in it, not the extract itself. The synthetic preservatives found in GSE include benzalkonium chloride, triclosan, or methylparaben, which are all on our Banished Ingredients list due to toxicity concerns. Sources: <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/10399191"> </a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16719494">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16719494</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16719494"> </a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16159196">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16159196</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16159196"> </a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11453769">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11453769</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11453769"> </a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18344660">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18344660</a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18344660"> </a><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17867553">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17867553</a>

(Additional Names: Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Seed Extract or GSE)An antimicrobial preservative used in cosmetic products. Numerous tests by independent researchers have shown that its antimicrobial properties are due to synthetic preservatives cont

Grapefruit Seed Extract

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Does Crunchi use the preservative phenoxyethanol?

I notice Crunchi has a few silicone-based ingredients in some products, such as Dimethicone, Bis-Stearyl Dimethicone, and Triethoxycaprylylsilane. Are these considered safe ingredients?

Are there any harmful effects from the ingredient Dimethicone?

Does Crunchi use PFAS ingredients or test for PFAS in products or packaging?

What do you mean by "Strategically selected safe synthetic ingredients"?

Are Crunchi products 100% natural?

Are Crunchi products tested on animals?

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I have heard some citrus essential oils are not phototoxic or photosensitive. Are the essential oils used in Crunchi Skincare products safe for sun-exposed skin?

Where are Crunchi products manufactured?

Once I open my Crunchi product, how long to I have to use it?

I have heard it is important to avoid nanoparticles in cosmetics. Do any Crunchi products contain nanoparticles?

I know seed oils (PUFAs) are not recommended for daily consumption but what about using them in color cosmetics and skin care products?

Why does Crunchi use titanium dioxide?

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Homosalate (HMS)

Triclosan

1, 4-Dioxane

2-Bromo-2-Nitropropane-1,3-Doil (Bromopol)

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Coal Tar

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Diazolidinyl Urea

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Ethoxylated Ingredients

Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)

Formaldehyde & Formaldehyde Releasing Agents

Hydroquinone

Imidazolidinyl Urea

Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate (IPBC)

Japanese Honeysuckle Extract

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Resorcinol

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