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EWG's Healthy Living

EWG's Healthy Living

Scan food, skincare & cleaners

3.6K ratings
417 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
💪 Health & Fitness
Free
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Released
September 18, 2013
Updated
October 10, 2026

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Developer

Environmental Working Group
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This app provides science-backed ratings for everyday products like cosmetics, food, and cleaning supplies. Scan barcodes or search for products to receive a simple score, helping you make informed and healthier purchasing decisions.

✓Scan product barcodes
✓Search for products
✓Science-backed ratings
✓Food Scores database
✓Skin Deep® ratings
✓Healthy Cleaning guide
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What users say about EWG's Healthy Living

Reviews of EWG's Healthy Living are mixed: the Health & Fitness app is rated 4.1/5 from 3.6K App Store ratings. What users like most: quick product lookup, detailed product information. Top complaints: frequent app crashes and bugs, limited product database. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 🚀Quick product lookup
  • 🔍Detailed product information
  • 💡Helpful for making informed decisions
  • 🌱Promotes healthier living
  • 👍Useful app concept

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent app crashes and bugs
  • 🔍Limited product database
  • 🔍Inconsistent search results
  • 🤔Questionable rating system
  • 🤨Concerns about political bias
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What's New in EWG's Healthy Living

5.0.9

October 10, 2026

Fixes an issue where the app closed immediately after opening on iOS 27. Thank you for your patience!

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium

Annual access to product comparison and ingredients

$19.991 Year
7 Days trial
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User reviews

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Very helpful !

This app is crucial when shopping for my kiddos knowing exactly what is going on their skin and our whole family
HHappyfrog24

Scan it

Used to be skin deep, which I used back in the day when I had children. Now that I’m a grandma I’m using it even more with the new name.
Aakv1981

Helps weed out the bad stuff

Better than when I first got it
Nnelizondo

True

If you need to know eat what you are using, this is the app no B.S
DRD.ST.A Roberts

So Happy!!

I am so happy that I discovered this app! It is really helping me to be a more informed shopper for my family. I am trying to find the best nontoxic items for my grandchildren and this app has given me a lot of peace of mind!
CLC. Lardieri
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Inability to click on search results

Bug

Lists and submissions not saving properly

Bug

Barcode scanner not working consistently

Bug

App freezing and crashing frequently

Bug
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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to search by ingredient

Feature

More comprehensive product database

Feature

Improved search and filtering options

Feature

Better organization and navigation

Feature

Ability to submit product feedback

Feature

FAQ

What does EWG's Healthy Living app do?

EWG's Healthy Living app provides science-backed ratings for cosmetics, food, and cleaning products. You can scan barcodes or search for products to get a simple score from 1 to 10, helping you make informed purchasing decisions to live healthier.

How are the product ratings determined?

The app's ratings are built on research from EWG scientists. It combines trusted resources like Skin Deep®, Guides to Sunscreens, Healthy Cleaning, and the Food Scores database to provide these science-backed scores.

Is EWG's Healthy Living app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. However, it does have in-app purchases and advertisements, which are common for free applications.

What kind of products can I get ratings for?

You can get ratings for a wide range of everyday products, including cosmetics, skincare, sunscreens, food items, and cleaning supplies. The app aims to be an all-in-one resource for healthier product choices.

Can I use this app to shop smarter for my family?

Absolutely. The app is designed to help you shop smarter by providing quick, easy-to-understand scores for products. This allows you to make healthier choices for your family and pets in seconds.