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DMDM Hydantoin Guide

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DMDM hydantoin raises a low level of health concern and is of regulatory concern because:

  • This ingredient is suspected of causing immunotoxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient is suspected of causing skin or sense organ toxicity, according to sources compiled by Scorecard (www.scorecard.org)
  • This ingredient has been restricted for use in cosmetics in Japan.

Controversial Ingredient

DMDM hydantoin is a controversial ingredient
Concern that this preservative releases formaldehyde into a product and may therefore cause consumer exposure to a recognized carcinogen.

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