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Objectives: Evaluate Scientific Evidence: Assess the validity of claims made by clean beauty products regarding ingredient safety. Identify Key Risks: Examine the potential dangers of commonly avoided ingredients, such as irritants, endocrine disruptors, and carcinogens. Clarify Regulatory Oversight: Explore the impact of existing cosmetic regulations on ingredient safety and consumer protection. Provide Evidence-Based Guidance: Offer clear, research-backed recommendations for navigating clean beauty products effectively. Introduction: As clean beauty products proliferate, consumers face an overwhelming array of choices. This study critically examines the scientific validity behind claims of ingredient safety in the clean cosmetics movement. By analyzing common concerns—such as irritants, endocrine disruptors, and potential carcinogens—this research aims to clarify the real risks associated with these ingredients. Discover the evidence-based insights that reveal whether clean beauty truly lives up to its promises. Materials / method: This study investigates clean beauty ingredient safety through a comprehensive literature review. Key databases such as PubMed, MEDLINE, and Embase were systematically searched using targeted Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) and keywords. Peer-reviewed articles, clinical trials, and reviews were meticulously selected for their relevance and recent publication dates. Data extraction and synthesis focused on evaluating the scientific evidence behind commonly scrutinized ingredients, ensuring a rigorous analysis of their safety profiles. Results: Irritants: MI, fragrance, and formaldehyde are confirmed allergens linked to dermatitis, validating their exclusion in clean beauty. Endocrine Disruptors: The link between chemicals like Triclosan and hormonal disruption remains uncertain, with most studies conducted on animals. Carcinogens: Formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are associated with cancer risk, though evidence is still emerging. Overall: Clean beauty promotes scrutiny of ingredients, but more research is needed to fully validate the safety of many claims. Conclusion: The clean beauty movement has highlighted the importance of scrutinizing cosmetic ingredients, revealing that some commonly avoided chemicals, like MI, fragrance, and formaldehyde, are linked to known health issues. However, the safety of many other "clean" ingredients remains inconclusive, with limited human studies. While eliminating certain harmful ingredients is prudent, more research is needed to fully understand the effects of many "clean" cosmetics components on human health.