TABLE 3. Ingredients in personal care products that are commercially available at a nano scale.
9,509 products containing one or more ingredients available in nano sizes, nearly all with no label information to indicate if ingredients are conventional or nano-scale.
| Ingredient | Number of Products | Types of Products |
|---|---|---|
| ALUMINA | 314 | acne treatment; all moisturizers; all sunscreen; all sunscreens; all toothpastes; anti-aging; anti-aging facial treatments; around-eye cream; baby sunscreen; blanc perfect (whitening); bleaches & lighteners; blush; body line thermal; body lotions, creams; body moisturizers, body oils; bronzer/highlighter; canker & cold sore relief; cleansers; concealer; dark under eye circles; eau thermale spa; exfoliant/scrub; eye gels; eye moisturizers; eye shadow; eye treatments; face creams, face lotions; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial moisturizing lotions; foundation; glitter; leg makeup; lip balm; lip balm/treatment; lip moisturizers; lipstick; makeup - base; makeup - blush; makeup - powder; makeup palettes; mask; mens body treatments; microdermabrasion; microdermabrasion kits; moisturizer; moisturizers with spf; nail polish; nail treatment; natural sun care; oil controller; perfume; powder; resurfacing scrub; rilastil; skin care kits; skin fading/lightener; skin treatment; sun care; sun protection; sunless tanning; sunscreen; sunscreen spf 30; sunscreen/tanning oil; the eyes; tooth whitening; toothpaste; toothpaste, tooth powder; whitening kits |
| BARIUM SULFATE | 174 | age defiance; all sunscreens; anti-aging; around-eye cream; baby sunscreen; blush; body powder; bronzer/highlighter; childrens suncare; concealer; dental floss, flossers; eye liner; eye pencils; eye shadow; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; foundation; insect repellant; lip balm/treatment; lip gloss; lip liner; lip pencils; lipstick; makeup - base; makeup - blush; makeup - powder; oil controller; perfume; powder; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 30; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 45 +; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil |
| BISMUTH | 9 | concealer; eye shadow; lip gloss; lip liner; lip pencils; nail polish |
| BORON NITRIDE | 361 | acne treatment; active contour (eye care); anti-aging; around-eye cream; barevitamins & makeup remover; blush; bronzer/highlighter; cheek cocktail cream blush; concealer; dark under eye circles; eye care; eye liner; eye pencils; eye shadow; eyeshadow; facial care; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial powder; foundation; highlighter/shimmer; highlighters; lip balm/treatment; lip gloss; lip liner; lip pencils; lipstick; makeup - base; makeup - blush; makeup - concealer; makeup - powder; makeup correctors & primers; mascara; oil controller; powder; skin lightening treatments; spot treatments; sun care; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil |
| CALCIUM CARBONATE | 345 | all shaving creams; all toothpastes; allergy vsm formulas; anti-aging; anti-fungal treatment; bath oil/salts/soak; body powder; bronzer/highlighter; concealer; conditioner; creatine combinations; dental (oral) care; exfoliant/scrub; eye liner; eye pencils; eye shadow; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial powder; foot odor and foot wetness; foundation; hair removal waxes; hand and body; highlighter/shimmer; kids toothbrush, oral care; lip gloss; lipstick; liquid eyeliners; makeup - base; makeup - concealer; makeup - powder; makeup palettes; makeup remover; mask; mens shaving treatments; menstrual pain relief; moisturizer; moisturizing day creams; mouthwash, gargle; nail polish; nail treatment; natural toothpaste; powder; shaving cream (men's); shaving soaps, shaving brush; smile care; styling gel/lotion; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil; therapeutic body lotions; tooth whitening; toothpaste; toothpaste & tooth powder; toothpaste, tooth powder; waxing; women's fragrance; women's fragrances |
| CALCIUM OXIDE | 47 | acne; acne treatment; anti-aging; antiperspirant/deodorant; bath oil/salts/soak; body wash/cleanser; children's vitamins & herbs > baby care; cleansers/washes/scrubs; conditioner; exfoliant/scrub; exfoliators & scrubs; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; mask; moisturizer; natural body scrubs; natural children's skin care; natural exfoliators & scrubs; natural lotions; natural shaving products; oil controller; relaxer; shampoo; shaving; shaving cream (men's); styling gel/lotion; tooth whitening; toothpaste |
| CERIUM OXIDE | 10 | concealer; foundation; makeup - base; powder; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil |
| COPPER | 26 | age defiance; anti-aging; around-eye cream; body; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; men's facial treatments; men's skin care moisturizers; moisturizer |
| GOLD | 6 | mask; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial cleanser; around-eye cream |
| IRON | 31 | anti-aging; around-eye cream; body; exfoliant/scrub; facial moisturizer/treatment; foundation; hot cold therapy; nail polish; oil controller; pain-relief patches; powder; treatments |
| IRON OXIDE | 985 | acne moisturizers; acne spot treatments; acne treatment; age defiance; all moisturizers; all shaving creams; all sunscreen; all sunscreens; anti-aging; around-eye cream; baby shampoo; bar soap; bath & shower gels; bath & spa gift sets; bath oil/salts/soak; bath salts & soaks; bleaching creams, fade creams; blush; body care; body firming lotion; body lotions, creams; body powder; body wash/cleanser; botox alternative; bronzer/highlighter; brow liner; brow makeup; camouflage makeup; children's vitamins & herbs > baby care; cleansing bars; concealer; conditioner; correctors & primers; cosmetics - eyes; dark under eye circles; depilatories; depilatory; depilatory (men's); exfoliant/scrub; eye liner; eye moisturizers; eye pencils; eye shadow; eye treatments; face; face wash, facial cleanser; facial cleanser; facial creams - anti-aging/wrinkle; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial powder; foot treatment; foundation; foundation & blush; glitter; hair color and bleaching; highlighter/shimmer; highlighters; itch & rash; lip balm; lip balm/treatment; lip gloss; lip liner; lip pencils; lip treatments; lips; lipstick; loreal hair color; lotions; makeup - base; makeup - concealer; makeup correctors & primers; makeup kits; makeup kits & starter kits; mascara; mask; microdermabrasion; moisturizer; moisturizing day creams; nail polish; nails; natural blush; natural children's skin care; natural concealer; natural eye pencil; natural eye shadow; natural facial moisturizers; natural lip gloss; natural lipstick; natural powder; oil controller; other eye makeup; powder; pregnancy; sensitive skin; skin fading/lightener; soaps; spot treatments; styling gel/lotion; sun protection; sunless tanning; sunless tanning & bronzers; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil; tanner; the eyes; washable mascara |
| LIPOSOMES | 72 | age defiance; all sunscreens; anti-aging; around-eye cream; body care; body wash/cleanser; conditioner; eye creams & gels; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; mask; moisturizer; nail treatment; shampoo |
| MAGNESIUM OXIDE | 20 | anti-aging; antioxidant; exfoliant/scrub; foot odor control; resurfacing scrub; stress / anxiety support; toothpaste |
| SILICON OXIDE | 1 | stress / anxiety support |
| SILVER | 7 | nail polish; mask; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial cleanser; around-eye cream |
| TIN OXIDE | 116 | anti aging treatments; anti-aging; around-eye cream; blush; body lotions, creams; body powder; bronzer/highlighter; concealer; eye liner; eye shadow; eyeliners; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial moisturizers with spf; foundation; glitter; highlighters; lip balm/treatment; lip gloss; lipstick; moisturizer; nail polish; perfume; powder; shampoo; skin fading/lightener; styling gel/lotion; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil |
| TITANIUM DIOXIDE | 7,545 | acne; acne cleansers; acne masks & scrubs; acne moisturizers; acne pore treatments; acne spot treatments; acne treatment; after shave; after sun product; age defiance; all moisturizers; all permanent color; all permanent hair color; all shaving creams; all styling products; all sunscreen; all sunscreens; all toothpastes; alpha hydroxy acid; alpha hydroxy and glycolic acid; anti aging treatments; anti-aging; anti-aging cleansers; anti-aging facial treatments; anti-fungal treatment; anti-itch/rash cream; antiperspirant/deodorant (men's); around-eye cream; arthritis; asthma, cold rubs; athlete's foot & antifungals; athletes foot & anti-fungal products; aveda; baby bath & cleansers; baby bath accessories; baby care; baby lotion; baby shampoo; baby soap; baby soaps, baby cleansing lotions; baby sunscreen; bar soap; bar soap cleansers; base basics; bath & shower gels; bath & spa gift sets; bath oil/salts/soak; bath salts & soaks; bath sponge & body wash; best of spring beauty; blanc perfect (whitening); bleaches & lighteners; bleaching creams, fade creams; blush; body care; body cleanser; body creams; body exfoliators & scrubs; body firming lotion; body glisten; body line thermal; body lotions; body lotions, creams; body moisturizers; body moisturizers, body oils; body powder; body shimmer; body spray; body wash/cleanser; breast care; bronzer for men; bronzer/highlighter; brow color; brow liner; brow makeup; brows; bubble bath; burn care, sun burns; camouflage makeup; canker & cold sore relief; cheek cocktail cream blush; children's vitamins & herbs > baby care; childrens suncare; clairol hair color; cleanser; cleansers; cleansers/washes/scrubs; cleansing bars; clinical exfoliators & masks; clinical skin regimens; combination makeup kits; concealer; conditioner; contact lens accessories; contact lens cleaners; correctors & primers; cosmetics - eyes; cream cleansers; curly hair; dandruff/scalp treatment; dark under eye circles; dental (oral) care; denture care; dentures care; deodorant aerosol and non-aerosol sprays; deodorant creams and others; deodorant sticks and solids; depilatories; depilatory; diaper rash creams & ointments; eau thermale spa; exfoliant/scrub; exfoliants; exfoliators & body scrubs; exfoliators & scrubs; eye care; eye colors; eye creams & gels; eye gels; eye gels & serums; eye liner; eye moisturizers; eye pencils; eye shadow; eye treatment products; eye treatments; eyeliners; eyes; eyes makeup kits; eyeshadow; face; face creams, face lotions; face lotions; face makeup kits; face products; face wash, facial cleanser; facial care; facial cleanser; facial creams; facial creams - anti-aging/wrinkle; facial masks; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial moisturizers; facial moisturizers with spf; facial powder; facial scrubs, toners & masques; facial therapy / firming; foaming cleansers; foot care treatments; foot treatment; foundation; foundation & blush; foundation & concealer; fragrance gift sets; glimmer; glitter; hair color and bleaching; hair highlights; hair pomades, hair strightening balm; hair relaxers; hair removal; hair removal waxes; hair spray; hair styling; hand & body lotions/oils; hand and body; hand and body lotion; hard & gas permeable contacts; highlighter/shimmer; highlighters; hyperpigmentation; insect repellant; intimate accessories; kids toothbrush, oral care; kids' bath; lactic acid; lip balm; lip balm/treatment; lip care; lip gloss; lip glossary; lip liner; lip moisturizers; lip palette; lip pencils; lip plumper; lip plumpers; lip polish; lip stain; lip treatments; lips; lips makeup kits; lipstick; liquid hand soap; liquid soaps; long-wearing lipcolor; loreal hair color; lotion; lotions; makeup - base; makeup - blush; makeup - concealer; makeup - powder; makeup correctors & primers; makeup kits; makeup kits & starter kits; makeup palettes; makeup remover; manicure & pedicure kits; mascara; mask; masques; medicated body lotions; medicated speciality soaps; men's facial treatments; men's products; mens body treatments; mens face treatments; menstrual pain relief; microdermabrasion; microdermabrasion kits; misc targeted herbal form; moisturizer; moisturizers / hydrators; moisturizers with spf; moisturizing day creams; mouthwash; nail polish; nail treatment; nails; natural acne treatments; natural anti-aging treatments; natural bar soap; natural blush; natural children's skin care; natural concealer; natural eye pencil; natural eye shadow; natural eye treatments; natural facial moisturizers; natural facial treatments; natural lip balm; natural lip gloss; natural lipstick; natural lotions; natural powder; natural shampoos; natural skin care; natural sun care; natural toothpaste; nighttime skin care; oil controller; oil-control; oil-free moisturizers; oily skin with blemish problems; other eye makeup; pain relief rubs & patches; pain-relief patches; pain/wound treatment; perfume; permanent hair color; personal care clearance; plump your pucker tinted gloss; pm moisturizers; polish remover; polyhydroxy acids; pore strips; powder; pregnancy; pressed eyeshadow palletes; protect & sunscreen; redness / irritation; redness/rosacea treatment; relaxer; resurfacing scrub; rilastil; sensitive skin; serums; serums, toners; shadylady cream eyeshadow; shampoo; shampoo & conditioners; shaving; shaving care; shaving cream; shaving cream (men's); shaving cream, shaving foam; shaving gel; shaving sets; shaving soaps, shaving brush; skin bath bars, soaps; skin care clearance; skin care kits; skin cleanser; skin fading/lightener; skin firming; smile care; smooth & shine; soaks; soaps; soaps & detergents; soaps and bodywash; spf 15; spf 18-25; spot treatments; starter sets; stress & anxiety support; stress / anxiety support; styling gel/lotion; sun care; sun protection; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 15; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 20; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 30; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 45 +; sunless tanning; sunless tanning & bronzers; sunscreen; sunscreen spf 30; sunscreen/tanning oil; surgical recovery; tanner; tanning lotions, oils & gels; tanning oils; tea tree; the eyes; tinted moisturizers; tooth whitening; toothpaste; toothpaste, tooth powder; under eye brighteners; under eyes; washable mascara; waterproof mascara; waxing; whitening kits; whitening toothpaste; women's fragrance; women's fragrances; wrinkle prevention; yeast infection medications, itch relief; |
| ZEOLITE | 26 | all sunscreens; anti-aging; around-eye cream; blush; body powder; bronzer/highlighter; concealer; exfoliators & scrubs; facial cleanser; facial hair bleach; foundation; lip balm/treatment; mascara; mask; microdermabrasion; moisturizer; powder; resurfacing scrub; sunscreen; sunscreen/tanning oil |
| ZINC | 84 | acne; acne treatment; age defiance; all sunscreens; anti-aging; anti-itch/rash cream; antioxidant; around-eye cream; body; body wash/cleanser; bronzer/highlighter; dry skin type; exfoliant/scrub; eye care; eye shadow; eyes; facial cleanser; facial moisturizer/treatment; foaming cleansers; foundation; hormonal cream (men's); mask; men's facial treatments; men's skin care moisturizers; moisturizer; mouthwash; oily skin with blemish problems; pain/wound treatment; redness/rosacea treatment; shampoo; shampoo & conditioners; sunscreen spf 30; sunscreen/tanning oil; treatments |
| ZINC OXIDE | 1,088 | acne; acne cleansers; acne kits; acne treatment; age defiance; all moisturizers; all sunscreen; all sunscreens; all toothpastes; alpha hydroxy and glycolic acid; anti-aging; anti-aging cleansers; anti-itch; anti-itch/rash cream; antiperspirant/deodorant; around-eye cream; athletes foot & anti-fungal products; baby care; baby diaper changing pads; baby diaper rash treatments; baby powder; baby powders & talcs; baby sunscreen; base basics; blush; body lotions, creams; body powder; bronzer for men; bronzer/highlighter; brow liner; brows; burn care; burn care, sun burns; camouflage makeup; canker & cold sore relief; children's vitamins & herbs > baby care; childrens suncare; cleansers/washes/scrubs; concealer; cosmetics - blushes; cosmetics - eyes; cosmetics - facial; dark under eye circles; dental floss, flossers; deodorant creams and others; deodorizers, moisturisers & perineal cleansers; diaper cream; diaper rash creams & ointments; dry skin care; exfoliant/scrub; exfoliants; eye care; eye colors; eye liner; eye pencils; eye shadow; eye treatment products; eye treatments; face; face creams, face lotions; face products; facial care; facial cleanser; facial creams - anti-aging/wrinkle; facial masks; facial moisturizer/treatment; facial moisturizers; facial powder; facial scrubs, toners & masques; facial therapy / firming; feminine cleansing, personal cleansing, personal wash; foot odor and foot wetness; foot odor control; foot treatment; foundation; foundation & concealer; hemorrhoidal preparations; hemorrhoids; insect repellant; itch & rash; lip balm/treatment; lip care; lip gloss; lip liner; lip moisturizers; lip pencils; makeup - base; makeup kits & starter kits; mask; masques; moisturizer; moisturizers / hydrators; moisturizers with spf; moisturizing day creams; mouthwash, gargle; nail care; nail treatment; natural children's skin care; natural diapers & wipes; natural eye pencil; natural eye shadow; natural hand & foot treatments; natural lotions; natural powder; natural sun care; oil controller; pain/wound treatment; pm moisturizers; polyhydroxy acids; post laser; powder; powder antiperspirants & deodorants; pregnancy; pressed eyeshadow palletes; protect & sunscreen; redness / irritation; retinol; rilastil; scar & wound; sensitive skin; skin fading/lightener; spot treatments; sun care; sun protection; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 15; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 30; sunblocks and sunscreens - spf 45 +; sunscreen; sunscreen spf 30; sunscreen/tanning oil; tooth whitening; toothpaste; toothpaste, tooth powder; under eyes; women's fragrance; women's fragrances |
Source: Environmental Working Group (EWG) analysis of ingredients, directions, and package details from 25,000 products, with information obtained from online retailers, manufacturers, or purchased products.
Source: Environmental Working Group (EWG) analysis of ingredients, directions, and package details from 25,000 products, with information obtained from online retailers, manufacturers, or purchased products; and a listing of commercially available nano-scale materials from www.nanowerks.com.
Note: Some products contain multiple ingredients listed above.
