Common Ingredients that should be avoided
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Sodium lauryl sulfate
Often found in: shampoo, body wash, foundation, face wash, mouthwash and toothpaste
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BHA
Found in: exfoliants, perfume
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Triclosan and Triclocarban
Found in: toothpaste, deodorant, antibacterial soap
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Mercury
(“mercury,” “calomel”, “mercurio” or “mercurio chloride.”)
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Parabens
Found in: makeup, moisturizer, shaving gel, shampoo, personal lubricant and spray tan products
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Polyethylene/PEGs
Found in: scrubs, body wash, makeup, toothpaste
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Retinyl palmitate, retinyl acetate, retinoic acid and retinol
Found in: moisturizer, lip products, sunscreen, anti-aging products
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Petroleum distillates
Found in: mascara, lip balm
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“Fragrance”
Found in: moisturizers, deodorant, lotion, face cream, shampoo, conditioner. Unless you trust your supplier that may use this to protect their coveted recipe but you know they operate responsibly, avoid this one.
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Oxybenzone
Found in: sunscreen and products that contain sunscreen
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Hydroquinone
Found in: skin lighteners
