Potentially harmful ingredients in skincare to avoid

Avoid these permitted, but potentially harmful and irritating ingredients if you have sensitive or problematic skin, or during pregnancy:

Natural allergens and irritants:

• Limonene, Linalool, Geraniol, Citral, Eugenol, Coumarin etc. – essential oils and allergens.
• Sodium benzoate;
• Potassium sorbate;
• Benzoic acid;
• Dehydroacetic acid;
• Sorbic acid;
• Glycols (Propandiol, Pentylene glycol, Propylene glycol, Butylene glycol);
• Glyceryl caprylate;
• Ethylhexylglicerine;

Drying Alcohols:

• Alcohol; 
• Benzyl alcohol;
• Alcohol Denat.;

Microplastics & non-biodegradable polymers:

• PEGs;
• Silicones (mostly: Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, -siloxane);
• Acrylates (many forms exist);
• Carbomer;

Cancerogenic & hidden risk ingredients:

• Phenoxyethanol;
• Phthalates;
• Formaldehyde & Formaldehyde Releasers;
• Parabens (many forms);
• Ethoxylated Ingredients;
• Chemical Sunscreens (e.g., Oxybenzone, Octinoxate);

Skin disrupters:

• Sulfates (SLS/SLES);
• Sodium Coco sulfate etc.
• Cocamidopropyl betaine;
  

Petroleum-derived ingredients:

• Mineral Oil;
• Petrolatum;
• Paraffin;

Unnecessary synthetic additives:

• EDTA, BHA & BHT;
• Synthetic Fragrance;
• Artificial colors.