The following are ingredients commonly used to manufacture consumer products with an eco-friendly label. Many ingredients go into “green” or “clean” products. Contamination or deceptive marketing may occur. The average consumer lacks time and expertise to verify claims.
This is not an exhaustive list. Ingredients may not affect individuals the same. This is a working list with more ingredients added over time.
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Cocoyl Isethionate (cleaner derived from coconut oil, do not use if allergic to coconuts)
Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol (Mix of fatty alcohols that thickens and prevents water and oil from separating in products)
Common Products Containing It:
- Hair Care: Conditioners, shampoos, hair masks, anti-frizz creams.
- Skin Care: Moisturizers, lotions, facial creams, sunscreens, body butters, scrubs.
- Pharmaceuticals: Used in inactive ingredients for some extended-release medications (like Ritalin-SR, Diclofenac) as an excipient (delivery system).
Stearic Acid, Octadecanoic acid, Tallow (Fatty acid derived from animal fat)
Glyceryl Stearate
Polyquaternium-7
Panthenol (Vitamin B5)
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Propanediol (
Taurate, Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Magnesium Taurate
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People with kidney disease, certain heart conditions, bleeding disorders, or those taking specific medications (antibiotics, diuretics, blood pressure drugs, thyroid meds, bisphosphonates, gabapentin) should avoid or use caution with magnesium taurate, as should pregnant/nursing women and children, due to risks of dangerous buildup, reduced drug effectiveness, or altered heart rhythm, always requiring a doctor’s consultation before use.
Who should be cautious or avoid magnesium taurate:
- Kidney Problems: Impaired kidneys can’t filter excess magnesium, leading to dangerous buildup.
- Heart Conditions: May affect heart rhythm, especially with heart block.
- Bleeding Disorders: Magnesium can slow blood clotting, increasing bleeding risk.
- Intestinal Diseases: Conditions like Crohn’s or celiac disease affect absorption.
- Pregnancy & Breastfeeding: Lack of safety data, consult a doctor.
- Children: Lack of safety data; consult a pediatrician.
Medications that interact with magnesium:
- Antibiotics: Can reduce absorption (take 2 hrs before/4-6 hrs after).
- Bisphosphonates: For osteoporosis; take separately.
- Blood Pressure Meds (Calcium Channel Blockers): Can have additive effects.
- Diabetes Drugs (Sulfonylureas): May affect blood sugar control.
- Diuretics (“Water Pills”): Can alter magnesium levels.
- Thyroid Medications (e.g., Synthroid): Can reduce thyroid hormone absorption.
- Gabapentin: Magnesium can lower levels, making it less effective.
castor oil
hydrox sodium
Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Vegetable Glycerin
Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
Behentrimonium Chloride
Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Panthenol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Methylpropanediol, Pentylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Beta-Glucan, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vinyl Dimethicone, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanediol, Ectoin, Adenosine, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sodium Phytate, Ceramide NP, Phytosphingosine, Tocopherol, Stearyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Xanthan Gum
Dipropylene Glycol, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Betaine Salicylate, Betaine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Arginine, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Chlorphenesin, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Water, Sea Water, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Hyaluronate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Tocopherol
Methylpropanediol, Trometamin, Lactic Acid, Alcohol Denat., 1,2-Hexanediol, Panthenol, Glycereth-26, Salicylic Acid, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP, Copolymer, Betaine, Trehalose, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Allantoin, Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate, Disodium EDTA, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Betaine Salicylate, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Peel Oil, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Fruit Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantifolia (Lime) Fruit Extract, Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus Malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract, Ethyl Hexanediol, Centella Asiatica Extract, Slix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, Chamaecyparis Obtusa Leaf Extract, Lactobacillus/Soybean Ferment Extract, Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Portulaca Oleracea Extract, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Flower Extract, Pinus Palustris Leaf Extract, Ulmus Davidiana Root Extract, Pueraria Lobata Root Extract, Limonene
Mung Bean Extract. Glycerin, Water, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate, Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Hydroxy- propyl Starch Phosphate, Butylene Glycol, Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Pow- der, Lauryl Betaine, Hydroxyaceto- phenone, Vigna Radiata Seed Extr- act, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Ch- loride, Alcohol, Betaine, Polyquater- nium-39, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Ex- tract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Dextrin, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Ex- tract, Allantoin, Phellodendron Amu- rense Bark Extract, Aloe Barbaden- sis Flower Extract, Solanum Melonge- na (Eggplant) Fruit Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Ex- tract, Anthemis Nobilis Flower Ex- tract, Tocopherol, Hydrogenated Le- cithin, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ficus Carica (Fi