I have been using Jack Black (TM) skin products consistently for the last 5 years. My most used products of this brand are the Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleaner and the All Over Wash for Face, Hair, and Body. I became a fan of Jack Black skin products because I noticed less acne on my back and face. I also choose to use Jack Black products because they are certified cruelty-free, in which it's products are not tested on animals or contain animal-derived ingredients. Also, I like the quality and smell of their skin care products. In this post, I examine my most used Jack Black products for any potential health risks.
The first product I am reviewing is the Jack Black Pure Clean Daily Facial Cleanser. This product rates a score of 2 out of 10 and is deemed as a low hazard. EWG rate Benzyl Alcohol as the most dangerous ingredient in this formula due to the "use restrictions" and "organ system toxicity." The label of this product warns users to be careful around the eyes and to wash thoroughly if the facial cleaner gets in one's eyes. When using this item, one must be cautious to not ingest or get this item into one's system. I am happy to know that my favorite facial cleaner is not hazardous to my body. I will continue using this product.
The next item I am reviewing is the Jack Black All Over Wash for Face, Hair & Body. This item ranked a 6 out of 10 and is deemed a moderate health hazard. The most concerning ingredients in this formula are "retinyl acetate" and "fragrance."
In this older formula, retinyl acetate can cause developmental & reproductive toxicity. After looking at the newer formula, Jack Black replaced retinyl acetate with retinyl palmitate. Both of these chemicals are deemed a high hazard. 9 out of 10, by EWG. Retinyl derivatives are used as a "skin conditioning agent" but are highly hazardous to the body. These retinyl derivatives are known human reproductive toxicant by the FDA. There is also reproductive toxicity due to retinyl, but this data is limited. According to EWG, these retinyl derivatives are dangerous may yield overexposure of Vitamin A in the skin.
"Fragrance" was also deemed a high hazard, 8 out of 10, by EWG. This was surprising because Jack Black is known for using natural ingredients like grapefruit extract and aloe extract. The fragrance may be a resporatory irritant in individuals.
Although deemed a "moderate" health hazard, I will continue to use the All Over Wash but at lower doses. I will start to monitor how much of the wash I am using and to be careful of over-exposure to retinyl derivatives.
Through using EWG.org, I think it is essential for individuals to be cautious and wary of what chemicals they are exposing to one's skin. People may not take these steps because there is a notion that this precaution is lengthy and requires research. However, websites like EWG.org allow for the research and hazards to be conveniently located on a single site.
HI Antonio, Wow only a 2! That's fantastic, I am sure you are relieved. I too try to use products that read animal cruelty free or no animal testing. As you know, it can be challenging to find certain products. Fortunately, I am coming across more and more products. I am surprised that one of the products was as low as a 2, and the other product from the same company and brand, scored a 6.
ReplyDeleteI think it's amazing that there's such a difference between products within the same company and set of products. How concerned are you? Are you addressing this issue and will you be making any changes in the next 6 months?
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