Every Ingredient, in Plain English.

Food & beauty ingredients Safety scored by Blume's AI

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Coenzyme Q-10 —
An antioxidant that helps produce energy in cells and may support heart health.
food 90
Acesulfame K E950
An artificial sweetener often combined with others to enhance sweetness without calories.
food 40
Reb M (rebaudioside M) —
A highly purified stevia sweetener variant, natural zero-calorie sweetener.
food 90
Okra —
Vegetable high in fiber and vitamins; used for texture and nutrition.
food 90
Xylanase —
Enzyme that helps digest xylan, a plant fiber component.
food 90
Reb M —
Rebaudioside M, a purified component of stevia used as a sweetener, providing intense sweetness with minimal calories.
food 85
Queso Quesadilla Cheese —
A type of Mexican melting cheese made from milk and cultures, used in quesadillas.
food 85
Calories —
Energy provided by the food, not an ingredient itself but a measurement of energy content.
food 100
Lactobacillus Lactis —
Probiotic bacteria involved in fermentation of dairy products.
food 90
Hawthorn —
Herbal ingredient from hawthorn plant, traditionally used for heart health and flavor.
food 85
N-Acetyl-L-Tyrosine —
A modified amino acid used to support brain function and focus.
food 85
Radicchio —
A bitter leafy vegetable rich in antioxidants and vitamins.
food 95
Xanthan Gum —
A natural thickening agent used to stabilize formulas.
beauty 99
Vitamin E TOCOPHEROL
Antioxidant that helps protect the formula and can support skin conditioning; generally low concern but can rarely cause sensitivity.
beauty 90
Vitamin E Acetate TOCOPHERYL ACETATE
A vitamin E derivative used as an antioxidant and skin-conditioning agent.
beauty 90
Talc TALC
Absorbent mineral that can pose a contamination concern if not rigorously purified; talc has longstanding asbestos-contamination concerns in cosmetic use.
beauty 35
Ferric Ammonium Ferrocyanide FERRIC AMMONIUM FERROCYANIDE
Pigment used for color effects.
beauty 88
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate —
A surfactant/emulsifier that helps mix oils and water and can support delivery of skin lipids.
beauty 90
M-Aminophenol M-AMINOPHENOL
Oxidative dye intermediate used to build hair color.
beauty 20
P-Aminophenol P-AMINOPHENOL
Oxidative dye intermediate used in permanent hair color.
beauty 25
P-Phenylenediamine P-PHENYLENEDIAMINE
Major permanent hair dye intermediate and one of the most common causes of hair dye allergy.
beauty 10
Xylitol XYLITOL
Sugar alcohol used for sweetness and may help reduce cavity-causing bacteria.
beauty 98
Vitamin C ASCORBIC ACID
An antioxidant used for brightening and anti-aging support.
beauty 90
Caffeine CAFFEINE
A common cosmetic active used for a temporary firming or de-puffing effect.
beauty 88

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