Ingredient

coal tar

High risk

FunctionScalp active (anti-dandruff)

What it is — Coal Tar (INCI: Coal Tar) is a complex, coal-derived material historically used in scalp and dandruff products; its use is regulated or restricted in many markets.

What it does — It has historically appeared in anti-dandruff and scalp formulas. This entry describes it neutrally rather than making treatment claims; it is an active/regulated material rather than a cosmetic conditioner, and any use should strictly follow the finished product's directions.

Typical use — It appears in some medicated-style scalp and anti-dandruff products where permitted.

Who it suits / good to know — It is a recognized sensitizer and of regulatory concern; those with sensitive skin should be cautious, and a clinician or pharmacist can advise for persistent scalp concerns.

Safety — DHALIORA grades it high risk: a coal-tar material flagged as a sensitizer and of regulatory concern. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test and follow all label and regional directions.

Why we grade it High: High risk - coal-tar derivative flagged as a sensitizer and of regulatory concern.
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Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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