GOOD (Natural, Organic)
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BAD (Harmful, Synthentic) |
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| SURFACTANT: Used to bring dirt to the surface, foaming agent |
Cocoamidopropyl betaine (coconut cleanser)
Decyl glucoside (from corn oil)
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SLS/SLES (Sodium lauryl sulphate /
Sodium laureth sulphate) – irritant
ALS/ALES (ammonium lauryl sulphate /
ammonium laureth sulphate) – skin & eye irritant |
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| PRESERVATIVE: Prolongs shelf life of products |
Rosemary essential oil
Potassium sorbate (food grade preservative)
Gluconolactone (from milk)
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Parabens - allergenic / premature aging
BHA/BHT - may cause cancer & tumors
DMDM Hydantoin - weakens immune system
Phenoxyethanol – causes allergy; irritant
TEA (triethanolamine) - may cause cancer |
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| EMULSIFIER: Helps combine 2 liquids especially water-based liquid and oil |
Vegetable glycerine
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DEA (Diethanolamine) – affects the hormones |
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| MOISTURIZER / EMOLLIENT: Softens, relaxes and soothes skin |
Cocoa Butter
Virgin Coconut Oil
Sunflower Oil |
Mineral oil - clogs pores; speeds up aging
Dimethicone - clogs pores; irritant
Isopropyl palmitate - clogs pores; worsens acne
Petrolatum / paraffin - clogs pores; worsens acne
Urea – may cause cancer; toxic by inhalation
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| FRAGRANCE: Substance that improves scent/odor |
Essential oils
Natural fragrance oils
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Parfum – causes allergy; irritant
Phthalates – damages the liver & reproductive organs
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| SOLVENT: Substance that dissolves another to form a solution |
Vegetable glycerine
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Propylene glycol – damages liver & kidney |
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| ANTI-BACTERIAL: Prevents the growth of bacteria |
Acapulco extract
Sugarcane alcohol
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Triclosan – Endocrinal & reproductive malfunctions |
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