Search any everyday product — drinks, snacks, skincare, haircare — and get an instant ingredient breakdown, a plain-language read on what's actually in it, and cheaper, cleaner swaps. Real data where we have it, honestly labeled when we don't.
3M+
Real products (Open Food Facts)
Live
Barcode + text lookup
20+
Watch-listed ingredient classes
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Fabricated scores
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Our Mission
Why Z3LYX exists.
Our mission is to give people real clarity over what they put on their bodies — replacing confusing chemical labels with honest, sourced data, not manufactured outrage. By explaining ingredients in plain language, Z3LYX helps people make informed choices without needing a chemistry degree.
Z3
Zeal · Helix · Digital Health
The Z3LYX Framework
Three pillars.
The '3' in Z3LYX stands for the three things every decision we make is built on.
01
Absolute Transparency
We explain ingredients under complicated chemical names in plain language. Every flag is tied to a named public source — a government agency classification or published research — not our own opinion. See exactly which source backs which claim on our Methodology page.
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Consumer Health
Skin absorbs a meaningful share of what's applied to it. We help people make informed decisions before a product touches their skin, hair, or home — without diagnosing anyone or replacing real medical advice.
03
Honest Data Over Hype
When we don't have verified data on a product, we say so — instead of inventing a score. Live results are pulled from open databases; sample results are clearly labeled as illustrative demo data.
The Scale of the Problem
What's really in your bathroom cabinet.
The average person uses several personal care products every morning. Not every ingredient in them has the same level of independent long-term safety testing behind it — here's what published research actually shows.
56%
Of tested makeup products (foundation/eye) showed high fluorine, indicating likely PFAS — Univ. of Notre Dame / EWG, 2021
1,300+
Substances restricted or banned in EU cosmetics under Annex II — many remain permitted in the US
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Ingredient classes on our watch-list, each tied to a named public source
1938
Year the US last passed comprehensive cosmetic-safety legislation (FDCA), until MoCRA's 2022 updates
Common flagged ingredients
Polyethylene (PE) microbeads
Plastic microbeads once common in exfoliators. Banned from rinse-off cosmetics in the US under the 2015 Microbead-Free Waters Act, though not everywhere globally.
MICROPLASTIC | US LAW 2015
Oxybenzone
Common chemical sunscreen filter. Published research has found it can act as a weak hormone mimic and has been detected in human tissue; Hawaii and other jurisdictions have restricted it to protect coral reefs.
ENDOCRINE CONCERN | RESEARCH-BACKED
DMDM Hydantoin
A formaldehyde-releasing preservative — it slowly releases small amounts of formaldehyde, which IARC classifies as a Group 1 (confirmed) human carcinogen at sufficient exposure.
FORMALDEHYDE RELEASER | IARC GROUP 1
Fragrance / Parfum
A single label term that can legally bundle dozens of undisclosed compounds, since fragrance formulas are protected as trade secrets under FDA rules.
UNDISCLOSED BLEND | FDA TRADE-SECRET RULE
What safe looks like
Zinc Oxide
Mineral sunscreen that sits on skin's surface rather than absorbing into the bloodstream. Marine and reef safe.
EWG VERIFIED SAFE | 1/10
Squalane
Plant-derived moisturiser that is chemically identical to the squalene naturally produced by human skin cells.
EWG SCORE 1/10
Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
Clinically proven to reduce inflammation, hyperpigmentation and strengthen the skin barrier safely.
CLINICALLY VALIDATED
Centella Asiatica
Botanical extract used for centuries. Promotes collagen synthesis and wound healing with an outstanding safety profile.
TRADITIONAL + CLINICALLY SAFE
Z3LYX Scanner — Live Database + Barcode
Decode any label. Instantly.
Type a product name or scan a barcode. We check our sample database first, then search Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts — real, open product databases — for a live result with the actual product photo.
Camera scanning requires HTTPS or localhost — if it can't access your camera, just type the barcode digits into the search box instead.
CHECKING LIVE DATABASE...
No match found
We couldn't find this in our sample set or in Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts. Try a more specific product name (include the brand), or scan the barcode directly — Open Food Facts covers millions of real products but doesn't have everything yet.
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Our Methodology
Science only. Zero opinion.
Every Z3LYX score is derived exclusively from government agency classifications and peer-reviewed research—never editorial judgment. When we flag an ingredient, we cite the authority that flagged it first. We are the messenger, not the author of the science.
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Two layers of data, clearly labeled
Every result on Z3LYX carries a badge. LIVE DATA means the product name, photo, and ingredient list were pulled in real time from Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts — open, crowd-verified databases, not something we wrote. SAMPLE DATA means you're looking at one of our illustrative demo entries, built to show the interface, not a verified lab result.
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Ingredient flags reflect published concerns, not our opinion
When an ingredient is flagged Caution or Flagged, it's because a recognized public-health body (FDA, EFSA, IARC, ECHA) or a widely used consumer research group (EWG) has published commentary about that class of ingredient — never because we decided a brand is "bad." We link the general concern to the general ingredient, and we don't invent specific numeric hazard scores for a specific product.
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Consumer education, not diagnosis
Z3LYX is an educational tool. Bio-Scores and quiz results are simplified, illustrative estimates meant to build awareness — they are not medical advice, a lab measurement, or a regulatory finding. Real exposure biomonitoring comes from sources like the CDC's National Report on Human Exposure to Environmental Chemicals.
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Naming real products, responsibly
We reference real brand and product names so the tool is actually useful — but every specific claim about a specific product is tied to that product's own public ingredient list or open database entry, not to an invented or unverifiable claim. See our Legal page for our full terms, disclaimer, and IP policy.
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Transparent Bio-Score formula
For live-data food products: the score blends Open Food Facts' own Nutri-Score and NOVA processing-group fields with our flagged-additive count. For cosmetics and sample entries: the score reflects roughly how many watch-listed ingredient classes appear on the label. The exact weighting is shown in each result's detail panel — nothing is hidden.
Data & Scientific Sources
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Open Food Facts
Open, crowd-sourced database of 3M+ real food products — powers live product names, photos, ingredients, Nutri-Score & NOVA data.
OBF
Open Beauty Facts
Sister project of Open Food Facts, covering cosmetics and personal care products.
FDA
US Food & Drug Administration
Food additive & cosmetic ingredient safety guidance used to write our ingredient watch-list notes.
EFSA
European Food Safety Authority
EU risk assessments for food additives and sweeteners.
ECHA
European Chemicals Agency
EU hazardous-substance classifications referenced for cosmetic ingredient notes.
IARC
International Agency for Research on Cancer
Carcinogen-classification framework referenced where relevant.
EWG
Environmental Working Group — Skin Deep
Independent cosmetic ingredient hazard research, referenced for general ingredient-class commentary.
CDC
CDC National Biomonitoring Program
Real population-level chemical exposure data — the actual gold standard our quiz cannot replace.
This page covers the legal basics for using Z3LYX. It's written in plain language as a starting template — if you're operating this site for real users, have a lawyer review and localize it for your jurisdiction before launch.
By using Z3LYX, you agree these terms govern your access to the site. Z3LYX is provided "as is," for general informational and educational purposes, with no warranty of accuracy, completeness, or fitness for a particular purpose.
You must be 13 or older to create an account or submit data, where applicable.
You won't use the site to scrape, resell, or misrepresent our data as your own without permission.
We may change, suspend, or discontinue any part of the service at any time.
Links to third-party retailers or databases (including Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts) are provided for convenience; we don't control and aren't responsible for third-party content, pricing, or availability.
Privacy Policy
We aim to collect the minimum data needed to run the site.
What we collect: search queries you type, quiz answers (processed in your browser), and standard technical data (browser type, general region) if analytics are enabled.
What we don't do: we do not sell personal data to third parties, and quiz answers are not linked to your identity.
Camera access: the barcode scanner requests camera permission only to read a barcode locally in your browser; no image or video is uploaded or stored by us.
Third-party data: product searches are sent to Open Food Facts / Open Beauty Facts's public API to retrieve product data; see their own privacy policy for how they handle request data.
Your rights: depending on your location (e.g., under GDPR or CCPA), you may have the right to request access to, correction of, or deletion of data we hold about you.
Health & Medical Disclaimer
Z3LYX is not a medical device, diagnostic tool, or substitute for professional medical, nutritional, or dermatological advice. Bio-Scores, ingredient flags, and quiz results are simplified educational estimates only. Always read the actual product label, and consult a qualified doctor, dietitian, or dermatologist before making health decisions — especially if you are pregnant, have a medical condition, or have known allergies or sensitivities.
Trademarks & Fair Use
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