Banned List
At The Philocalist, we believe that your make up, skincare, and hair care should be safe to use, good for you, highly effective and cruelty-free. That’s why we’ve spent years curating the best products for our clients, ensuring that all the products we offer meet our high safety standards, are sustainable and non-toxic. View our Banned Ingredients List to see what ingredients we stay away from and why.
Carcinogen
A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis, the formation of cancer. This may be due to the ability to damage the genome or to the disruption of cellular metabolic processes.
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
- Butoxyethanol
- Coal Tar
- 1,4-dioxane
- Ethanolamines
- Formaldehyde
- Hydroquinone
- Mineral Oil
- Parabens
- Propanol
- Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
- Toluene
Aluminum Chlorohydrat
Where you can find it
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Blocks sweat ducts
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservative in both cosmetics and food
Butoxyethanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Viscosity Control
- Solvent
- Fragrance additive
Coal Tar
Where you can find it
- Hair Products
- Cosmetics
Usage
- Anti-dandruff
- Colorant
1,4-dioxane
Where you can find it
- Products that sud
Usage
- Contaminant (unmentioned in ingredients list)
Ethanolamines
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Surfactant
- pH Adjuster
Formaldehyde
Where you can find it
- Bath products like shampoo, body wash, cleansers
- Nail Polish
- Synthetic Eyelash Glues
Usage
- Preservative
Hydroquinone
Where you can find it
- Skin whitening products (cleansers, moisturizers)
Usage
- Bleaches the skin
- Halts production of melanin pigments
- Reduces hyperpigmentation
Mineral Oil
Where you can find it
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Moisturizer
Parabens
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Propanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- pH Adjuster
- Ingredient Stabilizer
Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Fragrance or Parfum
Toluene
Where you can find it
- Hair Dye
- Nail polish
Usage
- Solvent
Reproductive Harm
Reproductive Harm occurs when a chemical interferes with the ability to produce normal, healthy offspring. This includes effects on the female and male reproductive systems, and effects on the developing embryo, fetus, or child, resulting from exposure during pregnancy.
- Butoxyethanol
- 1,4-dioxane
- Ethanolamines
- Formaldehyde
- Mercury and mercury compounds
- Methyl cellosolve
- Nanoparticles
- Paraben
- Phthalates
- Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
- Propanol
- Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
- Toluene
Butoxyethanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Viscosity Control
- Solvent
- Fragrance additive
1,4-dioxane
Where you can find it
- Products that sud
Usage
- Contaminant (unmentioned in ingredients list)
Ethanolamines
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Surfactant
- pH Adjuster
Formaldehyde
Where you can find it
- Bath products like shampoo, body wash, cleansers
- Nail Polish
- Synthetic Eyelash Glues
Usage
- Preservative
Mercury and mercury compounds
Where you can find it
- Eye makeup
Usage
- Preservative
- Anti-microbial agent
Methyl cellosolve
Where you can find it
- Anti aging skincare products
Usage
- Fragrance
- Solvents
- Viscosity control
Nanoparticles
Where you can find it
- Anti-aging products and treatments
- Sunscreens
Usage
- *not labeled in ingredients
- UV protection
- Penetration and texture enhancer
- Ingredient stabilizer
- Preservative
Parabens
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Phthalates
Where you can find it
- Synthetic fragrance, hairspray
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products, moisturizers, foundation
Usage
- Thickeners
- Solvents
- Softeners
- Moisture-carriers
- Penetration Enhancers
Propanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- pH Adjuster
- Ingredient Stabilizer
Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Fragrance or Parfum
Toluene
Where you can find it
- Hair Dye
- Nail polish
Usage
- Solvent
Neurotoxicity
The term neurotoxicity refers to damage to the brain or peripheral nervous system caused by exposure to natural or man-made toxic substances. These toxins can alter the activity of the nervous system in ways that can disrupt or kill nerves.
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- Formaldehyde
- Mercury and mercury compounds
- Methyl cellosolve
- Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Toluene
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Where you can find it
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Blocks sweat ducts
Formaldehyde
Where you can find it
- Bath products like shampoo, body wash, cleansers
- Nail Polish
- Synthetic Eyelash Glues
Usage
- Preservative
Mercury and mercury compounds
Where you can find it
- Eye makeup
Usage
- Preservative
- Anti-microbial agent
Methyl cellosolve
Where you can find it
- Anti aging skincare products
Usage
- Fragrance
- Solvents
- Viscosity control
Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservatives
- Fragrance enhancers
Toluene
Where you can find it
- Hair Dye
- Nail polish
Usage
- Solvent
Environmental Harm
Environmental Harm means to cause significant adverse effects on uses of natural resources or on plants or animals.
- Triclosan
Triclosan
Where you can find it
- Antibacterial hand and body soap/cleanser
- Hand sanitizer
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Antimicrobial agent (look for "Microban")
Organ Toxicity / Irritation
Means specific non-lethal effects on organs or organ systems in the body following single exposure to a chemical.
- Aluminum Chlorohydrate
- BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
- Butoxyethanol
- 1,4-dioxane
- Ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA)
- Ethanolamines
- Formaldehyde
- Hydroquinone
- Mercury and mercury compounds
- Methyl cellosolve
- Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Mineral Oil
- Nanoparticles
- Parabens
- Phenoxyethanol
- Propanol
- Resorcinol
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
- Toluene
- Triclosan
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Where you can find it
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Blocks sweat ducts
BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene)
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservative in both cosmetics and food
Butoxyethanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Viscosity Control
- Solvent
- Fragrance additive
1,4-dioxane
Where you can find it
- Products that sud
Usage
- Contaminant (unmentioned in ingredients list)
Ethylenediaminetetraacetic (EDTA)
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Binding agent
- Penetration enhancer
Ethanolamines
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Surfactant
- pH Adjuster
Formaldehyde
Where you can find it
- Bath products like shampoo, body wash, cleansers
- Nail Polish
- Synthetic Eyelash Glues
Usage
- Preservative
Hydroquinone
Where you can find it
- Skin whitening products (cleansers, moisturizers)
Usage
- Bleaches the skin
- Halts production of melanin pigments
- Reduces hyperpigmentation
Mercury and mercury compounds
Where you can find it
- Eye makeup
Usage
- Preservative
- Anti-microbial agent
Methyl cellosolve
Where you can find it
- Fragrance
- Solvents
- Viscosity control
Usage
- Anti aging skincare products
Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservatives
- Fragrance enhancers
Mineral Oil
Where you can find it
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Moisturizer
Nanoparticles
Where you can find it
- Anti-aging products and treatments
- Sunscreens
Usage
- *not labeled in ingredients
- UV protection
- Penetration and texture enhancer
- Ingredient stabilizer
- Preservative
Parabens
Where you can find it
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Usage
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Phenoxyethanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservative
- Fragrance Ingredient
Propanol
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- pH Adjuster
- Ingredient Stabilizer
Resorcinol
Where you can find it
- Hair care and styling products
Usage
- Colorant
- Fragrance ingredient
- Acne therapy
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Where you can find it
- Shampoo
- Cleanser
- Soap
- Exfoliators
- Body Wash
- Bubble Bath
Usage
- Surfactant
- Fragrance ingredient
- Acne therapy
Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Fragrance or Parfum
Toluene
Where you can find it
- Hair Dye
- Nail polish
Usage
- Solvent
Triclosan
Where you can find it
- Antibacterial hand and body soap/cleanser
- Hand sanitizer
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Antimicrobial agent (look for "Microban")
DNA/Cell Damage
DNA damage is defined as an alteration in DNA structure that is capable of causing cellular injury and reduces the viability or reproductive fitness of the organism.
- Chemical UV Blocks
- Methyl cellosolve
- Nanoparticles
Chemical UV Blocks
Where you can find it
- Face Sunscreen
- Body Sunscreen
- Cosmetics
Usage
- Protects from UVA/UVB rays
- Ingredient stabilizer
Methyl cellosolve
Where you can find it
- Anti aging skincare products
Usage
- Fragrance
- Solvents
- Viscosity control
Nanoparticles
Where you can find it
- Anti-aging products and treatments
- Sunscreens
Usage
- *not labeled in ingredients
- UV protection
- Penetration and texture enhancer
- Ingredient stabilizer
- Preservative
Allergen
An allergen is a type of antigen that produces an abnormally vigorous immune response in which the immune system fights off a perceived threat that would otherwise be harmless to the body.
- Ethanolamines
- Formaldehyde
- Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Mineral Oil
- Parabens
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate
- Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
Ethanolamines
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Surfactant
- pH Adjuster
Formaldehyde
Where you can find it
- Bath products like shampoo, body wash, cleansers
- Nail Polish
- Synthetic Eyelash Glues
Usage
- Preservative
Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Preservatives
- Fragrance enhancers
Mineral Oil
Where you can find it
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Moisturizer
Parabens
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate and Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Where you can find it
- Shampoo
- Cleanser
- Soap
- Exfoliators
- Body Wash
- Bubble Bath
Usage
- Surfactant
- Fragrance ingredient
- Acne therapy
Non-Transparent Synthetic Fragrance
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Fragrance or Parfum
Endocrine Disruption
Natural or human-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system and produce adverse developmental, reproductive, neurological, and immune effects.
- Chemical UV Blocks
- Ethanolamines
- Parabens
- Phthalates
- Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
- Resorcinol
- Triclosan
Chemical UV Blocks
Where you can find it
- Face Sunscreen
- Body Sunscreen
- Cosmetics
Usage
- Protects from UVA/UVB rays
- Ingredient stabilizer
Ethanolamines
Where you can find it
- Moisturizers
- Cleansers
- Hair Color
- Soap and Body Wash
- Foundation
- Eye Makeup
Usage
- Surfactant
- pH Adjuster
Parabens
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products
- All types of face products
- All types of body products
- All types of cosmetic products
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Phthalates
Where you can find it
- Synthetic fragrance, hairspray
Usage
- Plasticizers
- Solubilizer
- Denaturant
Polyethylene glycol (PEG compounds)
Where you can find it
- All types of hair products, moisturizers, foundation
Usage
- Thickeners
- Solvents
- Softeners
- Moisture-carriers
- Penetration Enhancers
Resorcinol
Where you can find it
- Hair care and styling products
Usage
- Colorant
- Fragrance ingredient
- Acne therapy
Triclosan
Where you can find it
- Antibacterial hand and body soap/cleanser
- Hand sanitizer
- Antiperspirant
Usage
- Antimicrobial agent (look for "Microban")
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