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There are more than 80,000 chemicals on the market today and many don't have any safety data. This is particularly true of those used in the conventional skin care and beauty industry. Our skin absorbs these chemicals on a daily basis, and those chemicals go on to affect our overall health. When it comes to personal care products, every ingredient matters, and at Selenite Beauty we believe in ingredient transparency.
Nothing on the list makes it on the shelf.
By ensuring that every product we sell is free of the following ingredients, you can shop comfortably and confidently - knowing every purchase you make will lead to positive, healthy changes in your life.
Allergens
Carcinogens
DNA + Cell Damage
Endocrine Disruptors
Environmental
Neurotoxicity
Organ Toxicity
Reproduction
What is 1,4-Dioxane?
1,4-Dioxane is a colorless, faintly sweet-smelling liquid that mixes easily with water and is often used as a solvent in the manufacture of other chemicals. While the FDA encourages manufacturers to remove 1,4-Dioxane, it is not required by federal law, and worse, this contaminant is often unlisted on ingredient labels.
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Body Wash + ScrubWhat are Aluminum Compounds (excluding coloring agents)?
Aluminum compounds are a heavy, metal ingredient with over twenty-five variations. They are used in conventional anti-perspirants to control odor by blocking sweat ducts and prohibiting the release of sweat to the surface of the skin.
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DeodorantWhat are BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole) and BHT (Butlated Hydroxytoluene)?
BHA is a waxy solid, and BHT is a crystalline solid. Both are synthetic preservatives used to prolong shelf life in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products. Unfortunately, BHA has been classified as a possible human carcinogen, limited evidence suggests that BHT may disrupt hormones, and both can cause allergic reactions in the skin.
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SkincareWhat is Butoxyethanol?
Butoxyethanol is a clear, colorless, and flammable liquid. It is used to control viscosity (thickness), acts as a solvent, and serves as a fragrance additive. This toxic chemical is found in paint thinners and strippers, and unfortunately is also found in many hair, face, and body products and cosmetics.
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SkincareWhat is Chemical Sunscreen?
Chemical sunscreen protects the body from UVA/UVB rays by absorbing into the skin, then absorbing the UV rays, converting those rays into heat, and releasing them from the body. (As opposed to physical sunscreen, which sits on top of the skin and blocks the sun's rays.) Unfortunately, evidence shows the active ingredients in chemical sunscreen (most notably oxybenzone) are not only absorbed into the skin, but absorbed through the skin into the body in concerning amounts.
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CosmeticsWhat is Coal Tar?
Coal tar is a thick, dark liquid that is a byproduct of burning coal. It has long been prescribed as a treatment for flaking skin, and coal tar-derived colors are widely used in hair dyes and cosmetics (including lipsticks). However, coal tar contains several carcinogenic compounds, and studies have shown an increased risk of cancer after exposure to coal tar.
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CosmeticsWhat are Ethanolamines?
Ethanolamines are a family of chemicals used in everyday products including cosmetics, hair and skincare, and household cleaners. Used as surfactants (cleansing agents) and pH adjusters, these chemicals have also been linked to allergies, skin toxicity, and hormone disruption.
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Body Wash + ScrubsWhat is Ethylenediaminetetraacetic Acid (EDTA)?
EDTA is a colorless, water-soluble solid used as a chelating (binding) agent and penetration enhancer in cosmetics, cleansers, and moisturizers. While it is also used to improve product stability by decreasing the reactivity of metal ions that may be present in a product, too much can be toxic to organs.
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Body Wash + ScrubsWhat is Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is a colorless, strong-smelling chemical most commonly known as a preservative and anti-bacterial agent used to prolong shelf life. It is also a known carcinogen linked to asthma, neurotoxicity, and reproductive harm. Found in building materials and many household products, it is also found in shampoos, liquid baby soaps, nail polish, and more.
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Body Wash + ScrubsWhat is Hydroquinone?
Hydroquinone is a bleaching agent found in products aiming to treat hyperpigmented skin conditions like melasma or age spots. While this chemical is banned from cosmetics in the European Union for its connections to cancer and organ toxicity, hydroquinone is still found in skin lightening cleansers and moisturizers in the United States.
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ExfoliantsWhat are Mercury and Mercury Compounds?
Mercury can exist in two forms in cosmetics. The inorganic form is used in skin lightening cleansers and creams. The organic form is used as a preservative in eye makeup. This heavy metal ingredient is a known health hazard and is banned in the European Union and many African nations.
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Eyes + BrowsWhat is Methyl Cellosolve?
Methyl cellosolve is a clear liquid with an ether-like odor, used to control viscosity (thickness), act as a solvent and emulsion stabilizer, and can serve as a fragrance additive. Commonly found in varnishes, dyes, and used as an additive in airplane de-icing solutions, it can also be found in anti-aging skincare products.
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Fine Lines + WrinklesWhat are Methylisothiazolinone and Methylchloroisothiazolinone?
These chemicals are common preservatives and fragrance enhancers found in all sorts of hair and body care products and cosmetics. They are also among the most common skin irritants and have been linked to lung toxicity and possible neurotoxicity.
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SkincareWhat is Mineral Oil?
Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. Used for its moisturizing properties, mineral oil is found in cleansing and moisturizing products for adults and babies. While it is hydrating, it is also a potential carcinogen.
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Mama + BabyWhat are Nanoparticles?
Nanoparticles are used to protect against UV rays by enhancing the penetration and texture of a product, while also serving as a stabilizer and preservative. Much is unclear about the extent to which nanoparticles are used in cosmetics, but they are found in chemical sunscreens, anti-aging products, and more. Studies indicate that nanoparticles tend to be more toxic than larger particles of the same material.
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Fine Lines + WrinklesWhat is Synthetic Flavor or Fragrance?
Synthetic fragrance or flavor is any engineered scent or flavoring agent. It can contain any number and combination of thousands of chemical ingredients used to create a fragrance. Flavor and fragrance formulas are considered “trade secrets,” which means the actual ingredients don't have to be disclosed, including endocrine disruptors, allergens, potential carcinogens.
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AromatherapyWhat are Parabens (Methyl-, Isobutyl-, Propyl-, and Others)?
Parabens are a family of preservatives found in a wide variety of personal care products to prolong shelf life and also act as frangrance additives. While parabens are endocrine-disrupting chemicals that can be absorbed through the skin, they are still found in hair, face, and body products like shampoos, conditioners, and lotions.
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SkincareWhat is Phenoxyethanol?
Phenoxyethanol is a fragrance additive and preservative. Although it has been linked to skin and organ irritation as well as neurotoxicity, it is commonly found in cosmetics, face products, and other personal care products.
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FoundationWhat are Phthalates (DBP, DEHP, DEP, DMP, and Others)?
A group of chemicals used to make products more pliable or to make fragrance stick to the skin, phthalates are linked to endocrine disruption and birth defects. Commonly found in hairspray, synthetic fragrance, and nail polish, these toxic chemicals are usually included under the vague ingredient "fragrance".
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Styling + TreatmentsWhat are Polyethylene Glycol (PEG Compounds)?
PEGs are conditioning and cleaning agents used widely in cosmetics as thickeners, softeners, and moisture carriers. While they are often found in hair products and moisturizers, unfortunately, depending on the manufacturing process, PEG compounds can be contaminated with carcinogens 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide.
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FoundationWhat are Polysorbates?
Polysorbates are a class of surfactants and emulsifiers found in cleaners and personal care products. They are often used in cosmetics to dissolve essential oils into water-based products. Found in hair, face, and body products, polysorbates can be contaminated with carcinogens 1,4-dioxane and ethylene oxide, depending on the manufacturing process.
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SkincareWhat is Resorcinol?
Resorcinol is a white, water-soluble solid used to help treat acne, produce colorants, and fragrance additives. It is associated with endocrine disruption and organ toxicity, and is commonly found in hair dyes and acne medications.
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Acne ProneWhat are Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) and Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)?
SLS and SLES are ingredients used as surfactants, fragrance additives, and even acne treatment, but both can trigger allergies and cause skin irritation. SLES is also often contaminated with 1,4-dioxane which is a carcinogen. Found in hair products, skin products, and bubble bath.
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CosmeticsWhat is Toluene?
Toluene is a colorless liquid chemical that smells like paint thinner. A petrochemical solvent used to create chemicals and dissolve substances, it is the solvent used in some types of paint thinner, contact cement, and model airplane glue. Although toxic to the immune system and linked to birth defects, toluene is also found in hair dyes and nail polish.
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What are Triclosan and Triclocarban?
Triclosan and triclocarban are commonly used preservatives and antibacterial agents used in soaps and detergents. Widespread use with few regulations has led to concerns about effects on both humans and the environment. Found in hand sanitizer, antibacterial soaps and cleansers, and even antiperspirants, these antimicrobial pesticides are toxic to the environment and raise concerns about endocrine disruption and organ toxicity.
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Body Wash + ScrubCenter for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Environmental Working Group (EWG), MadeSafe, Campaign for Safe Cosmetics, Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Think Dirty, and ChemSafetyPro.
By ensuring that every product we sell is free from negative ingredients, you can shop comfortably and confidently— knowing every purchase you make will lead to positive, healthy changes in your life.
"During my research into personal care products, I discovered the incredible amount of untested, synthetic chemicals that have made themselves part of our daily routine."