This is your comprehensive reference guide. Every ingredient is categorised by concern level and includes the names you'll actually see on labels.
Priority avoidance
These ingredients have strong evidence of harm. Eliminate them where possible.
Endocrine disruptors
Parabens
AvoidEndocrine disruptors found in cosmetics and lotions
Phthalates
AvoidHidden in "fragrance" — linked to hormone disruption
Oxybenzone
AvoidChemical sunscreen ingredient that mimics estrogen
Triclosan
AvoidAntibacterial agent linked to thyroid disruption
Retinol (during pregnancy)
CautionGenerally safe but avoid during pregnancy
Silicones
CautionNot toxic but may affect skin barrier over time
Zinc Oxide Sunscreen
Lower RiskMineral sunscreen — stays on skin surface
Squalane
Lower RiskNatural moisturizer derived from plants
Placeholder content listing (all forms), phthalates, BPA/BPS/BPF, , , octinoxate, and other known hormone disruptors.
Carcinogens and probable carcinogens
Placeholder content listing formaldehyde releasers, coal tar, certain hair dye chemicals, and others.
PFAS (forever chemicals)
Placeholder content listing PTFE, perfluoro compounds, and where they hide in products.
Moderate concern
These ingredients are worth reducing but lower priority than the above.
Placeholder content covering SLS/SLES, certain silicones, synthetic fragrances, PEGs, and others.
Often misunderstood
Placeholder content about ingredients that sound scary but are actually fine — sodium chloride, tocopherol, ascorbic acid, etc.
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