When you choose your skincare products, we recommend you avoid the following harsh ingredients.
SKIN CARE INGREDIENTS HIGHLY TO AVOID
• Mineral Oil & Petrolatum, (pore-clogging)
• SD Alcohol 40 and Denatured Alcohol (the “bad” alcohols commonly found in toners that are extremely drying)
• Sodium or Ammonium Laureth/Lauryl Sulfate, Tolouene (drying and irritating to the barrier of the skin)
• Isopropyl Myristate & Isopropyl Palmitate (may cause blackheads)
• Parabens (avoided in most of our skin care products. If it’s paraben-free, it will be indicated in the product description)
• Synthetic dyes, colours (can be a skin irritant)
• Synthetic fragrances (the #1 cause of allergic reactions to products. Avoid products containing the word “fragrance” or “parfum” on the ingredient listing)
• Phthalates (commonly used in synthetic fragrances and may disrupt hormones)
• Known sensitizers (ingredients that can cause irritation)
• Apricot kernels, or seed/shell powders (naturally made particles found in facial scrubs that can scratch and irritate the skin causing bacteria to spread)
• Plastic exfoliating beads (commonly used in facial scrubs and are showing to damage marine life)
• Formaldehyde (deemed human cancinogen)
• Propylene Glycol(skin irritant and penetrator)
• Triclosan (endocrine disruptor)
