Rule governance

Every rule, every change, every check

Safety rules change through a lifecycle: a request, an AI triage, a safety review, a human decision, a pipeline. This page reads that lifecycle live from the public GitLab project. Agents propose; people approve.

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1. Rules catalogue

Every rule the counter check applies, built from the real rule data in the repository. The risk class says how serious a wrong answer from the rule would be: Better to skip is HIGH, Check first is MEDIUM, preferences and notes are LOW.

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Rule	Area	Risk	Outcome	Defined in
Fragrance: allergy or intolerance Perfume mixes and the common fragrance allergens that must be listed in the EU.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Essential oils: allergy or intolerance Plant oils used for scent (lavender, tea tree, peppermint, citrus, ylang ylang, clove and similar). Matches leaf, flower, peel, fruit and other oils.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
MI / MCI (methylisothiazolinone, methylchloroisothiazolinone) and related: allergy or intolerance Preservatives that are among the most common causes of contact allergy. Also catches benzisothiazolinone and octylisothiazolinone.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: allergy or intolerance Preservatives that slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde; allergen for some people.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Lanolin (wool wax): allergy or intolerance A wool-derived fat; a known contact allergen for some people.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Propylene glycol: allergy or intolerance A common moisturising solvent; some people react to it.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Compositae plants (chamomile, arnica, calendula): allergy or intolerance The daisy family: chamomile, arnica, calendula, echinacea, yarrow, tansy, dandelion and relatives. A common cause of plant allergy. Refined sunflower and safflower oils are not counted.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Propolis: allergy or intolerance A bee product; a known contact allergen.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Colophonium (rosin): allergy or intolerance Pine resin and its derivatives; a known contact allergen.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Nuts (peanut and tree nuts): allergy or intolerance Peanut, almond, hazelnut, walnut, macadamia, pistachio oils and extracts. If you avoid nuts, shea butter is flagged too.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Parabens: allergy or intolerance A family of preservatives (methylparaben, propylparaben and others).	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Phenoxyethanol: allergy or intolerance A widely used preservative; some people react to it.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Wheat / gluten: allergy or intolerance Wheat-derived ingredients (wheat germ oil, hydrolysed wheat protein).	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Soy: allergy or intolerance Soy-derived oils and extracts.	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Chemical UV filters: allergy or intolerance Organic sunscreen filters (oxybenzone, octinoxate, avobenzone, octocrylene, homosalate).	allergy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Silicones: a preference, not an allergy Smoothing ingredients (dimethicone, siloxanes). A preference, not an allergy.	preference	LOW	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Sulfate cleansers: a preference, not an allergy Strong foaming cleansers (sodium lauryl sulfate and similar) that can dry or irritate.	preference	LOW	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Drying alcohols: a preference, not an allergy Ethanol-type alcohols that can dry or sting the skin (not fatty alcohols such as cetyl alcohol).	preference	LOW	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Tetracyclines + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Tetracyclines + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Tetracyclines + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Tetracyclines + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Tetracyclines: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Retinoids (vitamin A) it adds vitamin A on top of the medicine; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) skin is fragile; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Scrub particles skin is fragile; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Benzoyl peroxide it dries and irritates	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Drying alcohols it can dry and sting	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Fragrance fragile skin reacts more easily	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin: makes skin very dry and fragile This kind of medicine dries and thins the skin and makes it easier to irritate.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Isotretinoin: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Retinoids (vitamin A) it adds vitamin A on top of the medicine; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) skin is fragile; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Scrub particles skin is fragile; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Benzoyl peroxide it dries and irritates	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Drying alcohols it can dry and sting	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Fragrance fragile skin reacts more easily	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin: makes skin very dry and fragile This kind of medicine dries and thins the skin and makes it easier to irritate.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Acitretin: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Fluoroquinolones + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Fluoroquinolones + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Fluoroquinolones + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Fluoroquinolones + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Fluoroquinolones: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Hydrochlorothiazide + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Hydrochlorothiazide + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Hydrochlorothiazide + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Hydrochlorothiazide + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Hydrochlorothiazide: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Amiodarone + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Amiodarone + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Amiodarone + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Amiodarone + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Amiodarone: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Methotrexate + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Methotrexate + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Methotrexate + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Methotrexate + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Methotrexate: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Ketoprofen gel + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Ketoprofen gel + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Ketoprofen gel + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Ketoprofen gel + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Ketoprofen gel: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
St John's wort + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
St John's wort + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
St John's wort + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
St John's wort + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
St John's wort: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Retinoids (vitamin A) you already use a retinoid; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) it stacks irritation; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Scrub particles it stacks irritation; ask your doctor	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Benzoyl peroxide it can stack irritation	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel: prescription retinoid on the skin A second retinoid, an exfoliating acid or a scrub on top can irritate the skin.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinol also raises sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) exfoliating acids also raise sun sensitivity	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can react with sunlight	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel + Oils that can react with sunlight (bergamot, lime, bitter orange, angelica) these oils can react with sunlight	medicine	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Prescription retinoid cream or gel: makes skin more sensitive to sunlight This kind of medicine can make skin burn or react more easily in the sun. Daily sunscreen is needed.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Corticosteroid cream on the same area + Retinoids (vitamin A) thinner skin tolerates it less	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Corticosteroid cream on the same area + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) thinner skin tolerates it less	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Corticosteroid cream on the same area + Scrub particles thinner skin tolerates it less	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Corticosteroid cream on the same area + Benzoyl peroxide thinner skin tolerates it less	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Oral contraceptive: may make pigment spots more likely Hormonal medicines such as the contraceptive pill can make pigment spots (melasma) more likely, especially with sun. Daily sunscreen helps.	medicine	LOW	Note only	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Benzoyl peroxide + Exfoliating acids (AHA, BHA) it can stack irritation	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Benzoyl peroxide + Retinoids (vitamin A) it can stack irritation	medicine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Pregnancy or breastfeeding + Retinoids (vitamin A) retinoids are left out in pregnancy and breastfeeding	pregnancy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Pregnancy or breastfeeding + Salicylic acid (BHA) salicylic acid is left out in pregnancy and breastfeeding	pregnancy	HIGH	Better to skip	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Pregnancy or breastfeeding + Essential oils essential oils: check with your doctor or pharmacist	pregnancy	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Pregnancy or breastfeeding + Benzoyl peroxide check with your doctor or pharmacist	pregnancy	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Sensitive skin + Citrus extracts (lemon, bergamot, lime, orange peel) citrus extracts can irritate and react with sunlight	sensitive skin	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Sensitive skin + Plant extracts plant extracts can irritate sensitive skin	sensitive skin	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Any listed allergy + Plant extracts you listed an allergy, and plant extracts can contain allergens	sensitive skin	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/knowledge-base.ts
Retinol and an exfoliating acid Retinol and acids should never be used on the same night; use them on different evenings.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts
Two retinoid products Two retinol products would add up.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts
Two exfoliating acids Two acids would add up, so introduce one at a time.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts
A prescription cream plus a strong active We do not know which cream it is; ask which actives go with it.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts
More than 2 active products at once Introduce one new active at a time.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts
A reported warning sign pauses actives A painful lesion, a changing mole or no improvement means only a basic routine until someone has been seen.	routine	MEDIUM	Check first	src/lib/counter-check.ts

2. Change requests

Issues of the public GitLab project. The triage flow reads each request, sets the area:: and risk:: labels and posts one note.

3. Safety reviews

Merge requests and the verdict of the safety review flow. The flow never approves or merges: a person decides. Merge requests opened before the flow existed show no review.

4. Pipeline health

The latest pipelines on main: verify, secure, package, deploy (manual), monitor and govern. A manual deploy shows as waiting, on purpose: a person approves production.

5. Audit timeline

One chronological record: a request, the agent's triage, the safety review, and the human decision. Each entry links to the real GitLab item.

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