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Quick answer: Both score equally on our risk model. Retinyl palmitate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Triphenyl phosphate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Retinyl palmitate | Triphenyl phosphate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Restricted |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | medium | medium |
| Banned in | — | — |
| Restricted in | European Union | European Union |
| Category | endocrine disruptor | endocrine disruptor |
| Where it hides | anti-aging cream, sunscreen, lotion | nail polish |
Retinyl palmitate is a vitamin A ester used in anti-aging skincare and sunscreen.
Triphenyl phosphate (Triphenyl Phosphate) is a plasticizer (TPHP).
Retinyl palmitate: The EU caps vitamin A levels over concerns it may accelerate skin damage in sunlight; the US does not restrict it.
Triphenyl phosphate: An endocrine disruptor that migrates into the body; the EU restricts it.
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