FAQ

FAQ

What is Sodium Benzoate?

Sodium Benzoate [CAS # 532-32-1] = This is a preservative commonly used in foods, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. It scores a 3 on skin deep. It is also designated as generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by the FDA. There can be an issue when Sodium Benzoate combines with Ascorbic Acid creating a form of benzene, a known carcinogen. That said, this scenario is typically occurs in diet sodas not cosmetic products. In foods, fats and sugars hinder the formation of benzene and thus is considered safe and usable in foods by FDA.

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What are Sodium Benzoit & Potassium Hydroxide and why are they used?

These are preservatives used most often in food and used in our Skincare and Hair Care products as well, They are allowed by USDA and the EU food regulations and in cosmetics. We use them as they generally rank lower in toxicity than conventional preservatives. The rank a 3 on toxicity in the skin-deep database. They are free from any byproducts or contaminants known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Prop 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

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What preservatives does I-N use and why?

We use Sodium Benzoit, Potassium Hydroxide. We choose these preservatives because they generally rank lower in toxicity than conventional preservatives. The rank a 3 on toxicity in the skin-deep database. They are free from any byproducts or contaminants known to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity as listed under Prop 65 State Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act.

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Are some synthetic ingredients more toxic than others?

Yes, while toxicity is relative to dosage, if we use a synthetic material we strive for a lower toxicity range to reduce the chemical burden on our bodies and the planet.

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Does I-N use synthetic ingredients? If yes, why and are there any special parameters when using synthetic ingredients?

Yes, IN believes in efficacy and in order for some products to perform synthetic materials may be required. If a synthetic material is required. We strive for a minimum of 80% natural/plant-based content for every formula.

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Does I-N use palm and if yes, how do you ensure the palm oil you use is sustainable?

We require our raw material supplier to provide documentation that the palm is from a sustainably source.

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What is Benzyl Benzoate and why is it used?

Benzyl Benzoate [CAS # 120-51-4] = This is a fragrance allergen found naturally in the essential oil blends and is called out on pack per EU regulations. We do not purchase or add Benzyl Benzoate to the product directly. It's just naturally found in the essential oils.

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Is Sodium Benzoate the same as Benzene?

No, however, in foods there can be an issue when Sodium Benzoate combines with Ascorbic Acid creating a form of benzene, a known carcinogen. That said, this scenario is typically occurs in diet sodas and foods, not cosmetics. In foods, fats and sugars hinder the formation of benzene and thus is considered safe and usable in foods by FDA.

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What is Zinc Sulfate and I thought I-N does not use sulfates.

Zinc Sulfate [CAS # 7446-19-7 / 7733-02-0 / 7746-20-0] = This is an inorganic salt. It's an Antimicrobial. This is a component of our Algae. It is not in the family of sulfates that are detergents which IN does not use. Sometimes INCI (regulatory) names of ingredients can be confusing to a consumer who does not understand the chemistry.

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Why does Benzyl Benzoate score a 6 on skin deep?

It scores a 6 on skin deep, because they are not considering that it may be contained naturally within an ingredient in the formulation. Skin Deep does not consider additional text on pack and they consider the 26 fragrance allergens that we must put on pack as added ingredients-even though that is not the case.