Dr. Jen’s NO List for Body Care and Beauty Products
- Parabens: Methylparaben, propylparaben, ethylparaben, butylparaben, other ingredients ending in ____paraben
- 1,4-Dioxane
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulphate (SLS, SLES)
- Propylene Glycol (PEG or PG) and Butylene Glycol
- Anything ending in ____eth (oleth, laureth, myreth, ect.)
- Phthalates: DBP or DEP
- DEA, MEA, TEA
- Anything that says “fragrance” on the packaging
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Ammonium Chloride, Sodium Chloride, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride
- DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, and Diazolidinyl Urea
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Amodimethicone
- Benzoyl Peroxide
- Avobenzone, Benzphenone, PABA
- Triclosan (anti-bacterials)
- Toluene
- Petrolatum, mineral oil
- PVP/VA Copolymer
- Carrageenan
- Talc
- Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT)
- Oxybenzone
- Other materials to avoid: Fluoride, mercury, lead, aluminum, plastics
A good rule of thumb is: If you can’t pronounce it, don’t use it!
