Clean Beauty 101 — Ingredients You Should Avoid in Cosmetics

Clean Beauty 101 — Ingredients You Should Avoid in Cosmetics

We all want products that help our skin glow — not irritate it.
Clean beauty isn’t just a trend; it’s about choosing products with safe and skin-friendly ingredients.
Here are the top cosmetic ingredients to avoid for healthier skin and overall wellness:


🚫 Parabens

Used as preservatives, but may disrupt hormones.
Look for labels like paraben-free


🚫 Sulfates (SLS/SLES)

Creates foam but can strip natural moisture.
Avoid if you have dry or sensitive skin!


🚫 Artificial Fragrances

They smell nice — but can trigger irritation or allergies.
Instead, choose products with natural scents or fragrance-free.


🚫 Phthalates

Often found in fragrances and plastics.
Linked to hormone imbalance — better to skip entirely!


🚫 Mineral Oil

Heavy texture may clog pores for some skin types.
Plant-based oils are a cleaner alternative 👌


⭐ What to Look For Instead

✅ Clean formulas
✅ Transparent ingredient lists
✅ Skin-loving ingredients like hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, ceramides

Choosing clean beauty is choosing confidence — feeling good in your skin from the inside out 💛

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