This compound has been linked to cancer, respiratory problems, organ damage, and other conditions.

One way to avoid the harmful ingredients in skincare products is togo organic.

Unfortunately, that’s not always possible.

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For example, if you have acne or dark spots, you may need to use pharmaceutical skincare products.

Much like their mainstream counterparts, these may contain formaldehyde, parabens, and other hazardous chemicals.

The app will also display a list of safer alternatives that match your preferences.

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Getting started is pretty straightforward.

Head over to Midori and click Add to Chrome or access theChrome Web Storeand set up the app.

Visit Amazon, Sephora, or other online beauty stores and pick the product you’re interested in.

Midori will flag any harmful ingredients based on their risk potential.

Medium-risk chemicals, for instance, are highlighted in yellow, while high-risk ingredients appear in orange.

you’re free to also click Alternative Products to see what else is out there.

Midori’s database includes over 6,000 compounds, including harmful ingredients in skincare products.

Soon, you’ll realize that many so-called"clean" beauty productsare loaded with chemicals.