Kylie Jenner is a media personality from America who has a net worth of over 900 million USD at the age of 22. In May 2019, she launched her own skincare line, KylieSkin. She has often been referred by the media as the face every teenage girl wants. With over 170 million Instagram followers, her online presence is something to be admired.
But how great are her products? On her Youtube channel, she revealed her daily skincare routine which involves the products in her line. She has stated that her products are cruelty free, vegan, gluten free, paraben and sulfate free, making it suitable for all skin types.
Let us take a closer look at them and they fare with our Potential Risk Index.
| Product | Potential Index Rating |
|---|---|
Kylie Skin Face Wash  |  |
Kylie Skin Walnut Face Scrub  |  |
Kylie Skin Vanilla Milk Toner  |  |
Kylie Skin Vitamin C Serum  | |
Kylie Skin Face Moisturizer  |  |
Kylie Skin Eye Cream  | |
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Kylie Jenner’s skincare products rank fairly. Most of the ingredients are in the acceptable bracket in our Potential Risk Index scale. However there is one ingredient in all of her products that should be used sparingly and must be highlighted as it is harmful to our environment, scoring a 10, the highest harmful index.
Phenoxyethanol
Phenoxyethanol is a colorless liquid with a pleasant odor. It is a glycol ether used as a perfume fixative, insect repellent, antiseptic, solvent, preservative, and also as an anesthetic in fish aquaculture.
Phenoxyethanol is rapidly absorbed through the skin within 24 hours. It can cause a localized toxic sensation of burning and itching through the exposure of dermal tissues. Phenoxyethanol showed the lowest cytotoxicity out of most parabens and triclosan, though human patch tests showed it to have a higher skin irritation potential compared to methylparaben and triclosan.
The EU SCCS has classified phenoxyethanol as safe for use as a preservative with a maximum concentration of 1.0%. However, care should still be taken when using products with phenoxyethanol, given its potential as a skin irritant.
Safety and Hazards
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- Causes serious eye irritation
- May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Potential Health Concerns For:
- Dermatitis, Atopic
Palau Sunscreen Ban
Since January 2020, the Republic of Palau issued a new law that banned skincare products containing Phenoxyethanol as it is a known environmental pollutant chemical that can be incredibly toxic to juvenile stages of many wildlife species in the ocean.
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It should be noted that Phenoxyethanol is an ingredient that is not suitable for all skin types as it has potential health concerns for atopic dermatitis users. Phenoxyethanol is a controversial chemical that can be detrimental to marine lives including corals, therefore adversely affecting our environment and our lives. Pregnant women should consult their doctors before using products containing phenoxyethanol.