Understand what EWG Skin Deep*
EWG is the abbreviation for Environmental Working Group, established in 1993. It is a non-profit environmental organization based in the United States. EWG is dedicated to providing information to consumers, businesses, and governments on issues such as toxic chemicals, agricultural subsidies, public lands, and corporate responsibility. The organization is characterized by its extensive database, research reports, and policy initiatives aimed at promoting safer and more sustainable choices.
EWG's Skin Deep is an online cosmetics and skincare safety guide designed to help consumers understand and evaluate the chemical ingredients in skincare and cosmetic products. The database contains detailed information on thousands of products and ingredients, assessing their potential impact on human health and the environment.
The Skin Deep database conducts risk assessments of products and ingredients based on available scientific research and other information, assigning a score from 1 to 10 for each ingredient, where 1 indicates low risk and 10 indicates high risk. This allows consumers to easily compare products and make choices based on their needs and tolerance for chemical risks.
Understand what CosDNA is*
CosDNA is an online database that provides analysis of cosmetic and skincare product ingredients. Its data is currently based mainly on CIR (Cosmetic Ingredient Review), RTECS (Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances), FDA (U.S. Food and Drug Administration), DERMAdoctor, Sage Advice, Skin Deep, biodizionario.it and works by international experts.
It allows users to search and view ingredient lists for various cosmetics and skincare products, understanding the function and safety of each ingredient.
Irritating
Evaluate the potential irritation level of the ingredients on the skin.
Safety
Evaluate the potential impact of ingredients on human health.
Acne-causing ingredients
Evaluate whether the ingredients may cause skin blockage, leading to acne.
