Elizabeth A. Swick, MS, RDN for SVEDAAlona Siniehina // ShutterstockThe toxic ingredients lurking in everyday skincareSkincare used to be self-care, but nowadays, it’s a $122 billion empire (projected to hit $194 billion by 2032). Here, SVEDA discusses the toxic ingredients lurking in everyday skincare. This may sound scary, but when used as preservatives in skincare products, these compounds are relatively safe even with consistent exposure. They can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions in people with sensitive skin. The ingredients that were indeed deemed unsafe are on the list of ingredients banned by the FDA and are not allowed in any commercial skincare products.