Ingredient Standards
We want to create a helpful and transparent shopping experience, where our selection is a trusted source for products that are high-quality, and safe for the user and the environment.
We put a lot of time and effort into selecting products from brands who are conscious about the ingredients they use. Below is a list of the NO-GO ingredients, based on current research, which are considered carcinogens, toxins, allergens, or irritants*.
Acetone
Aluminium Salts
Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT) &
Butylated Hydroxyanysole (BHA)
Butoxyethanol
Cadmium
Coal Tar
1,4-dioxane
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)
Hydroquinone
Lead
Mercury & Mercury Compounds
Methyl Cellusolve
Methylisothiazolinone (MI) &
Methylchloroisothiazolinone (MCI)
Nanoparticles
Oxybenzone
Parabens
Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
Petrochemicals
Phthalates/plasticisers
Polysorbates
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) &
Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Synthetic Flavour
Synthetic Fragrance Blends
Synthetic Musk
Synthetic colour components
Talc & talcum powder**
Titanium Dioxide***
Toulene
Triclosan
*General references: Environmental Working Group (EWG), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), Campaign for Safe Cosmetics
**Talc & talcum powder to be aesbestos-free and only permissible in cosmetic blends. Read more about the debate around talcum powder here and here.
***Titanium Dioxide to be in non-inhalable form and only permissible in cosmetic blends.
Just a word of caution
We do our best to stay informed and provide as much transparency as possible in regards to the ingredients in our collection. However, we understand that there may be trace ingredients and that natural does not always mean harmless. So, for individuals who are prone to allergic reactions or have highly sensitive skin, pregnant or nursing mothers, and anyone on any medication or who have pre-existing medical conditions, we would suggest consulting a healthcare professional or dermatologist prior to purchase and/or application.
In general, if there is any doubt, we would advise doing a small patch test and always take caution when mixing multiple products from different brands.