To find information about skincare products near you, you can use the following resources:
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EWG Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database : This database allows you to search for personal care products and evaluate their ingredients. Every product is reviewed by EWG staff to identify product type, use and composition, target demographic, and special product claims. You can also browse product categories and determine product scores based on factors calculated from nearly 60 integrated toxicity, regulatory, and study availability databases.
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Think Dirty® Shop Clean : This app allows you to scan the barcode of a beauty, personal care, or household product and learn about its ingredients. You can track ingredients or allergens you want to avoid when browsing products, and the app provides a 7-day free trial for its premium version. The app also offers a Beauty Box with clean products for your skin.
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Cleveland Clinic Health Essentials : This website provides information about popular skincare ingredients and what they do. For example, alpha-hydroxy acids, beta hydroxy acids, and hydroquinone affect wrinkles, fine lines, and dark spots. The website also explains how to choose products formulated for your skin type and how to test skincare products to avoid negative skin reactions.
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Fenty Skin : This website provides information about the ingredients used in Fenty Skin products. The company sources ingredients inspired by the whole world and combines them with clinically proven skincare ingredients for the cleanest products.
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WebMD : This website provides information about the best ingredients for acne-prone skin. For example, benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, and alpha hydroxy acids are commonly used to treat acne. The website also warns against ingredients that can clog pores and cause breakouts, such as cocoa butter, lanolin, mineral oil, paraffin, petroleum jelly, and silicone derivatives like dimethicone and cyclomethicone.
When evaluating skincare products, its important to consider both positive and negative aspects, as well as the ingredients or materials used. The resources above can help you make informed decisions about the products you use on your skin.
