Öko-Test examines face masks, compact powders, and eye creams in the current March issue
Mar 10, 2022 - Cosmetics
Öko-Test examines face masks, compact powders, and eye creams in the current March issue
Three cosmetic product groups are being tested in the current March 2022 issue of the magazine Öko-Test. These are:
Here, most products achieve a grade of good or very good. Downgrading is caused by the following residues, among others:
- Halogenated organic compounds (AOX/EOX)
- Nitro musks and polycyclic musk compounds
- Halogenated preservatives, e.g., chlorphenesin
Here, only 7 of the 20 products receive a grade of very good or good. Critical substances include:
- Heavy metals lead, arsenic, and antimony
- Aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH)
- Parabens (e.g., propylparaben)
Except for 2 products, all receive a grade of very good or good. Downgrading here is due to:
- Halogenated preservatives, e.g., chlorphenesin
- PEG and PEG derivatives
- Questionable UV filters such as octocrylene
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Source: Öko-Test, March 2022 issue