❌ Ingredients to avoid

Here are the harmful or controversial ingredients to avoid for your skin.

Parabens
Controversial preservatives suspected of disrupting the endocrine system.
Sulfates (SLS, SLES)
Aggressive foaming agents can irritate and dry skin.
Mineral oils
Petroleum derivatives that can clog pores and suffocate skin.
Phthalates
Potential endocrine disruptors present in certain synthetic perfumes.
Formaldehyde
Irritating and potentially carcinogenic preservative.
Triclosan
Controversial antibacterial that can disrupt the hormonal system.
Silicones
Can accumulate on the skin and prevent proper skin respiration.
Denatured alcohol
Dries the skin and may cause irritation.
Synthetic dyes
May irritate skin and cause allergic reactions.
Synthetic perfumes
Potential sources of irritation and allergies.
EDTA
Used as a stabilizer, may irritate skin and be harmful to the environment.
PEG (Polyethylene Glycol)
May contain potentially toxic impurities.
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative that can be irritating and toxic in high doses.
BHA & BHT
Synthetic antioxidants suspected of being endocrine disruptors.
Oxybenzone
Chemical UV filter that can disrupt the hormonal system.
Aluminum
Present in some deodorants, potentially harmful to health.
Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Aggressive foaming agent that can dry and irritate skin.
Resorcinol
Used in some hair dyes, potentially toxic.
Toluene
Toxic solvent used in some nail polishes.