THE AVOID LIST
Updated on January 4th 2023 to include what each ingredient is.
1,4 Dioxane - a byproduct from manufacturing (usually in trace amounts and never intentionally added).
2-Butoxyethanol - used to dissolve dyes and may cause red blood cell damage.
2-Methoxyethanol (Methyl Cellosolve) - used in enamels like nail polish as a solvent.
Amodimethicone (Silicone - Plastic)Aluminum Chlorohydrate - can cause burning or itchy sensation and respiratory issues if inhaled.
Artificial Dyes - appears as Red, Blue, or Yellow with a number or the word Lake, produced from aluminum or coal tar or petroleum.
Artificial Fragrances - from petroleum/petrochemicals (endocrine disruptors).Avobenzone - a chemical sunscreen that turns toxic when exposed to pool water (chlorine) and may cause allergic reactions and is harmful to aquatic life.
Benzalkonium Chloride - found in some mascaras as a preservative that causes allergens, and severe skin, eye, and respiratory issues.
Benzophenone - sunscreen that is a carcinogen and endocrine disruptor.
Bismuth Oxychloride - found in powder foundations to give a silky feel but it may cause allergic reactions and itchiness.
Bisphenol A (BPA) - is often found in lipsticks, face, and eye makeup and is a form of plastic from petroleum/petrochemicals(endocrine disruptors).
Butoxyethanol (2-Butoxyethanol) - used to dissolve dyes and may cause red blood cell damage.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) - synthetic used as a preservative in lipstick and moisturizer that can cause cancer and allergic reactions.
1,4 Dioxane - a byproduct from manufacturing (usually in trace amounts and never intentionally added).
2-Butoxyethanol - used to dissolve dyes and may cause red blood cell damage.
2-Methoxyethanol (Methyl Cellosolve) - used in enamels like nail polish as a solvent.
Amodimethicone (Silicone - Plastic)Aluminum Chlorohydrate - can cause burning or itchy sensation and respiratory issues if inhaled.
Artificial Dyes - appears as Red, Blue, or Yellow with a number or the word Lake, produced from aluminum or coal tar or petroleum.
Artificial Fragrances - from petroleum/petrochemicals (endocrine disruptors).Avobenzone - a chemical sunscreen that turns toxic when exposed to pool water (chlorine) and may cause allergic reactions and is harmful to aquatic life.
Benzalkonium Chloride - found in some mascaras as a preservative that causes allergens, and severe skin, eye, and respiratory issues.
Benzophenone - sunscreen that is a carcinogen and endocrine disruptor.
Bismuth Oxychloride - found in powder foundations to give a silky feel but it may cause allergic reactions and itchiness.
Bisphenol A (BPA) - is often found in lipsticks, face, and eye makeup and is a form of plastic from petroleum/petrochemicals(endocrine disruptors).
Butoxyethanol (2-Butoxyethanol) - used to dissolve dyes and may cause red blood cell damage.
Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA) - synthetic used as a preservative in lipstick and moisturizer that can cause cancer and allergic reactions.
