Resorcinol

Medium Concern

Hair Dye / Keratolytic

Also known as

resorcinolm-dihydroxybenzeneresorcin1,3-benzenediol

The concern

Used in hair dyes and acne treatments. Endocrine disruptor — disrupts thyroid hormone function. EU restricts it in cosmetics at concentrations above 0.5%. EWG rates it moderate-to-high concern.

Read the source: EWG / EU Commission

What to look for on labels

This ingredient may appear under any of the following names or codes on product labels:

Resorcinol
resorcinol
m-dihydroxybenzene
resorcin
1,3-benzenediol

Learn more

Read the full evidence directly from the authoritative source.

View source — EWG / EU Commission

Data sourced from IARC, FDA, EFSA, WHO and EWG public data. For informational purposes only. This does not constitute medical or legal advice.

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