Colour (Synthetic & Natural)

Colours and dyes that are commonly added to skincare can greatly increase your risk of sensitivity, irritation, allergies and eye irritation. 

Essential Oils

Essential oils are highly concentrated essences that can cause damage to and irritate the skin.

Fragrance (Synthetic Fragrances, Natural Fragrances & Undisclosed Fragrance)

Fragrance added to skincare and beauty products are known as the leading cause of allergic reactions, dermatitis and skin irritation. This ingredient wins the Allergen of the Year award each year, and it’s nothing to boast about. 

GMO’s

GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms are natural organisms that have had their genes altered through genetic engineering. While not all GMO’s are bad for topical application, we believe that not enough research has been conducted into the use of GMO’s in beauty products yet,  so to be on the safe side, we exclude GMO’s from our products.

Mineral Oils

Mineral oils main function is to lock in moisture, which for sensitive skin is usually great! However mineral oil is also comedogenic meaning that it clogs the pores. When it comes to locking in moisture there are much better alternatives, which we prefer to use. In addition to this when mineral oil is combined with paraffin (another ingredient we don’t use) it can actually damage the skin barrier and cause moisture loss. 

Parabens (Methyl, Butyl, Ethyl, Propyl)

Parabens are an ingredient that a lot of people boycott without fully understanding what it is! Parabens are a type of preservative, which are used to prolong the shelf life of products. Some studies have shown that parabens are able to penetrate the skin and remain within your body’s tissue however claims that it causes cancer and causes hormone disruption have yet to be proven by scientists. We choose to steer clear of parabens mainly because there are much better natural preservatives on the market that ensure your product stays fresh. 

Paraffin & Petrolatum

Paraffin and Petrolatum are both highly flammable ingredients. As they are flammable they actually cause many serious injuries each year from burns. On Top of this both of these guys are made from refined petrol, which we all know isn’t great for the environment either.  

Silicones

Silicones are frequently added to beauty products to make them more spreadable and slippery. Silicone can also trap debris in pores, block other ingredients from absorbing into the skin and have no real benefit for your skin. 

Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

Sulfates are cleansing agents used to create a lathering effect, they are commonly used in cleansers, shampoos and soaps. Sulfates trip the skin of it’s natural oils which causes drying of the skin, irritation and in the case of sensitive skin it commonly causes allergic reactions. 

PEG’s (Polyethylene glycol)

PEG’s are petroleum based thickening agents added to skincare to change the texture of products. PEG’s can reduce the skin’s moisture levels and dehydrate the skin. 

Phthalates (DBP, DEHB, DEP, DMP)

Phthalates are added to skincare to help it cling to the skin better and have a better sticking effect. Some research suggests that phthalates have been linked to endocrine disruption and other nasty side effects. Due to this we feel it’s safer to leave these guys out. 

Propylene Glycol (PG)

Propylene Glycol is a penetration enhancing humectant, meaning that it helps other ingredients permeate the skin. Some research suggests that PG’s can have negative medical effects on users, and for this reason we feel it’s better to leave this one out of our products. 

Triclosan and Triclocarban

Triclosan and Triclocarban are antibacterial and antifungal agents commonly added to beauty products. These ingredients irritate the skin and eyes and also have been proven to increase allergies. 

The Rest of the List

• 1,4 Dioxane
• Acacia Farnesiana Extract
• Acetic Acid
• Aluminum
• Ambergris
• Aminomethyl Propanol
• Apricot Kernels 
• Balm Mint Extract
• Balmu Peru
• Bay Leaf Oil
• Beeswax
• Bellis Perennis
• Bergamot Oil
• Benzyl Salicylate
• Benzalkonium Chloride 
• BHA/BHT
• Biotin
• Bitter Orange Flower
• Black Locust Extract
• Black Pepper Extract
• Bloodwort
• Bois de Rose Oil
• Borate
• Borax
• Bronopol
• Butylene Glycol 
• Butoxyethanol
• Butylphenyl Methylpropional
• Cajeputi Oil
• Camphor
• Cananga Extract
• Cananga Odorata
• Capsaicin
• Capsicum Extract
• Capsicum Oleoresin
• Cardamom
• Carcone
• Carmine
• Cedarwood
• Capre Lac (Goats Milk)
• Cera Alba
• Casein
• Cedrus Atlantica Bark Extract
• Chondroitin
• Cinnamomum
• Cinnamomum Camphora
• Cinnamon
• Cinnamyl Alcohol
• Citronellol
• Citrullus Colocynthis
• Citrus Amara
• Citrus Aurantifolia
• Citrus Aurantifolia Extract
• Citrus Medica Limonum
• Clary Oil
• Clove Oil
• Clove Leaf
• Clove Oil
• Clover Blossom
• Clover Leaf Oil
• Coal Tar
• Coleus Barbatus
• Colloidal Silver
• Comfrey Extract
• Commiphora Myrrha Extract
• Copaifera Officianalis 
• Cornmint
• Cyclamen Aldehyde
• Cymbopogon Citrates
• Cymbopogon Martini 
• Daisy Flower Extract
• Daucus Carota
• DEA (diethanolamine)
• Denatured Alcohol
• Dimethyl Ether
• DMDM Hydantoin
• EDTA
• Elecampane 
• English Ivy Extract
• Equisetum Arvense
• Esculin
• Estrogen
• Ethoxylated Ingredients
• Ethyl Alcohol
• Ethyl Hexanediol
• Eucalyptus Oil
• Eucalyptus Extract
• Eugenia Armoatica
• Eugenia Caryophyllus
• Eugenol
• Fennel Oil
• Fennel Seed Extract
• Ferula Galbaniflua
• Fir Needle Oil
• Floralozone
• Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasing Ingredients
• Frankincense Extract
• Galbanum
• Gardenia Florida Extract
• Geranium OIl
• Geranium Pretense
• Ginger Oil
• Glucosamine
• Grapefruit Oil
• Grapefruit Peel
• Grapefruit Extract
• Guarana
• Guanine
• Hamamelis Virginiana
• Hamamelitannin
• Hayflower Extract
• Hedera Helix
• Hedione
• Hexyl Cinnamal
• Honey
• Horsetail Extract
• Hortonia Floribunda Leaf Extract
• Hydnocarpus Anthelmintica
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Hydrolyzed Conchiolin Protein
• Hydroquinone 
• Hydroxyethylpiperazine Ethane Sulfonic Acid
• Illicium Vernum
• Inula Helenium
• Iris Florentina Extract
• Isopropyl Alcohol
• Ivy Extract
• Jasmine Oil
• Jasminum Grandiflorum
• Jonquil Extract
• Juniper Berry
• Juniperus Communis
• Kathon CG
• Kava-kava Extract
• Kawa Extract
• Keratin
• Kigelia Africana Extract
• Kola Nut
• Lady Mantle Extract
• Lactoferrin
• Lactose
• Lagerstroemia Indica Extract
• Lanolin
• Lanosterol Esters
• Laurus Nobilis
• Lavandin Oil
• Lavandula Angustifolia
• Lavandula Officianalis
• Lavender Extract
• Lead
• Lemon Balm
• Lemongrass Extract
• Lemon Juice
• Lemon Oil
• Lentinus Edodes Extract
• Levisticum Officinale Root Extract
• Lime Extract
• Limonene
• Linalool
• Litsea Cubeba
• Lovage Root Extract
• Lye
• Malvaceae Extract
• Mandarin Extract
• Mandarin Oil
• Manganese Gluconate
• Marjoram
• Melaleuca Cajeputi Oil
• Melia Azadirachta Oil
• Melissa Officinalis
• Mentha Arvensis
• Mentha Piperita
• Mentha Spicata
• Mentha Viridis
• Menthol
• Menthone
• Menthoxypropanediol
• Menthyl Lactate

• MEO (monoethanolamine)
• Mercury and Mercury Compounds
• Methanol
• Methylchloroisothiazolinone
• Methyldibromo Glutaronitrile
• Methyl Dihydrojasmonate
• Methyl Cellosolve
• Methylisothiazolinone
• Millet Seed Extract
• Mimosa Oil
• Mint
• Mucor Miehei Extract
• Mugwort Extract
• Myrrh
• Myrtle Extract
• Myrtus Communis Extract
• Narcissus Poeticus Wax
• Nasturtium Officinale Extract
• Neem Oil
• Neroli
• Neroili Oil
• Nettle Extract
• Nitrosamines
• Non-vegan Elastin 
• Non-vegan Collagen
• Non-vegan Hyaluronic Acid
• Non-vegan Squalene
• Non-vegan Glycerin
• Non-vegan Stearic Acid
• Non-vegan Retinol/retinoids
• Oat Root Extract
• Oleic Acid
• Olibanum Extract
• Orange Blossom
• Orchid 
• Oregano
• Origanum Majorana
• Origanum Vulgare Flower Extract
• Orris Root
• PABA
• Paeonia Albiflora Extract
• Paeonia Suffruticosa Extract
• Palmarosa Oil
• Palm Oil 
• Pansy Extract
• Panthenol
• Para-Aminobenzoic Acid
• Patchouli
• Pearl Powder
• Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
• Pellitory
• Pentadecalactone
• Peppermint
• Perfluorinated compounds (PFAS, PFOA, PTEE)
• Perfume
• Perilla Ocymoides
• Photosensitizer
• Pine Oil
• Pinus Lambertiana Wood Extract
• Piper Nigrum
• Pogostemon Cablin
• Propanol
• Propolis
• Pyrus Cydonia
• Quercus
• Quercus Infectoria Extract
• Quince Seed
• Resorcinol
• Retinyl Palmitate
• Robinia Pseudoacacia Extract
• Rosa Damascena Oil
• Rosa Gallica Flower Extract
• Rose Flower Extract
• Rosemary Oil
• Rosewood Oil
• Royal Jelly
• Ruscus Aculeatus
• Sage Extract
• Salvia Officianalis
• Sand 
• Sandalwood oil
• Santalum Album Seed Extract
• Saussurea Oil
• Saxifraga Sarmentosa Extract
• Sclareolide
• SD Alcohol 40-2
• Sericin 
• Shellac
• Silk Amino Acids
• Silk Powder
• Siloxanes
• Snail Mucin
• Soap
• Sodium Borate
• Sodium Olefin Sulfonate
• Sodium Carbonate
• Sodium Cocoate
• Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
• Sodium Palm Kernelate
• Spearmint Oil
• Star Anise
• Styrax Benzoin
• Sulfur
• Sugarcane Extract
• Symphytum Officinale Extract
• Szechuan Peppercorn
• Talc
• Tallow
• Tangerine Extract
• TEA (triethanolamine)
• TEA-Lauryl Sulfate
• Thiodipropionic Acid
• Thyme Extract
• Thyme Oil
• Thymus Hydrolysate
• Thymus Serpyllum Extract
• Thymus Vulgaris Oil
• Toluene
• Tomato Extract
• Tormentil Extract
• Trigonella Foenum-graecum Seed Extract
• UREA (imidazolidinyl)
• Verbena Extract
• Vetiver Oil 
• Vetiver Extract
• Walnut Extract
• Walnut Shell Pieces
• Walnut Shell Powder
• White Oak Bark Extract
• Wild Ginger Extract
• Wintergreen Oil
• Witch Hazel
• Yarrow Extract
• Ylang Ylang
• Yucca Extract
• Zanthoxylum Piperitum
• Zinc Carbonate
• Zingiberaceae

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