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pom

Scan products to avoid harmful or unwanted ingredients

Website thepom.app
Overview

What it is

pom makes it easy to pick products that are safe for your health. Simply scan any product's ingredient list, and pom will flag harmful substances. Set custom flags for ingredients you want to avoid. See the latest studies with smart breakdowns.

Intent

I need it when

Make informed cosmetics and skincare purchases by identifying hidden irritants and harmful additives

pom flags parabens, sulfates, and other unwanted cosmetic ingredients that hide in small print. Users can scan bottles of lotion, makeup, and shampoo before purchase to avoid products with risky ingredients linked to skin irritation or adverse effects.

Create personalized ingredient avoidance rules for dietary needs or sensitivities

pom allows users to set custom flags for any ingredients they wish to avoid, whether for vegan, gluten-free, or other dietary requirements. Scans automatically highlight flagged ingredients, ensuring consistent adherence to personal health goals across all product purchases.

Identify hidden allergens and harmful ingredients in food and personal care products before purchase

pom scans ingredient lists and automatically flags harmful substances, allergens (gluten, dairy, soy, nuts), irritants, and chemicals using a database of 6000+ ingredients. Users get instant results while shopping, enabling safer product choices without guessing.

Track and identify personal health triggers through systematic logging and pattern analysis

pom includes symptom tracking features that help users log symptoms in real-time and correlate them with product exposures using N-of-1 trial methodology. The app accounts for lag effects (24-48 hours) to help identify true triggers rather than relying on memory or guesswork.

Understand the scientific evidence behind ingredient safety concerns

pom provides scientific summaries backed by over 100,000 research papers, showing both supporting and conflicting studies on each ingredient. Users can adjust sensitivity levels (Conservative to Sensitive) to filter flags based on evidence strength, moving beyond simple red/green light warnings.

Drop

Not a fit when

  • User needs barcode-based product lookup; pom scans ingredient lists directly, not barcodes, so products without visible ingredient lists cannot be scanned
  • User wants offline functionality; pom requires internet access to cross-reference ingredients against its database of 6000+ ingredients and research papers
  • User seeks medical diagnosis or treatment; pom is an informational tool, not a medical device, and explicitly recommends working with healthcare providers
  • User needs real-time symptom tracking without manual logging; pom requires active user input to log symptoms and track patterns
  • User has no dietary restrictions or ingredient sensitivities; pom is designed for people avoiding specific ingredients, allergens, or seeking ingredient transparency
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Pricing

Freemium with optional premium subscription View pricing