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NO Parabens- an antiquated system of cheap preservatives that studies have linked with cosmetics to breast cancer tissue
NO Sulphates / Sulfanates, etc - may cause skin sensitivity and impair the skin barrier functions
NO MITs- thought to be allergenic and cytotoxic, linked to nerve cell death
NO Artificial Fragrances - may cause allergies, do cause sensitivity and photosensitivity and are really just a cheap, uneducated alternative to the science of aromatherapy
NO Artificial Colours - research suggests that they are comedogenic and sensitising and only add beauty to the appearance of the product
NO Lanolin / Derivatives - may contain pesticides, which are irritating to the pilosebaceous unit and are an animal by-product
NO SD Alcohol - will cause sensitivity
NO Isopropyl Myristate - may cause over stimulation of sebaceous glands
NO Formaldehyde- accepted as a human carcinogen and drying to the skin
NO Diazolidinyl Urea - a serious formaldehyde donor and animal by-product
NO Coal Tars, Mineral oil - occlusive on the skin and studies have shown these to be carcinogenic
NO Animal derived / by-products - unacceptable to many religious practices, and science has now shown them not to be as clean, effective or necessary as plant derived ingredients
NO Testing on animals - Unacceptable to the conscience of most humans