DICHLOROMETHANE

Ingredient type: OTHER

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

Suspected endocrine disruptor

✨ Role: Dichloromethane, also known as methylene chloride, is mainly used as a solvent in the cosmetics industry, although it's rare to find it in skin care products. Its main function in a cosmetic product is to help dissolve other ingredients.

Ingredient type: Solvent

‍⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is not considered safe for use on the skin as a cosmetic product, as it may be absorbed through the skin and present health risks.

✨ Vegan: Dichloromethane is synthetic in nature and contains no components of animal origin, so technically vegan.

✨ Worth knowing: It's important to note that dichloromethane poses toxicity risks and its use in skin care products is not recommended. In cosmetics, the use of safer solvents is preferred.

Present in: Not frequently used in skin care products, but can be found in certain industrial solvents or specific non-cosmetic formulations.