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EN MUTAGENIC
Chemical substances that can cause a change to the genetic material (DNA) of an organism.
NEUROTOXIN
A destructive poison that acts upon the nervous system and causes damage to the nerve tissue in your body.
PENETRATION ENHANCER
Assist with delivering desired substances to the deeper dermal layers of the skin.
RESPIRATORY IRRITANT
Causes inflammation of living tissue (eyes, skin, respiratory organs) through contact on your body or in air.
XENOESTROGENS
A foreign/artificial substance that didn’t exist in nature prior to being synthesised by humans.
ALLERGEN
Your immune system identifies a substance as a foreign invader and causes an allergic response in the body.
BIOACCUMULATION
Chemical substances like pesticides hang around in our bodies and the environment and don’t break down.
CARCINOGEN
Any substance that is an agent capable of causing cancer in living tissues or directly related to causing cancer.
ENDOCRINE DISRUPTORS (EDCs)
Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are a group of chemicals that interfere with the normal functioning of your hormones.
IRRITANT
Substance that causes a state of inflammation, reaction, discomfort or allergic response in the body.
W W W. M U K T I O R G A N I C S . C O M • © 2 0 1 8
G E N E R A L CH ECK LI ST
The following cosmetic ingredients have been red flagged as having a negative impact on your skin, your health and
the environment. This list is not exhaustive by any means. Many of these chemicals are already banned in other countries
such as the EU, Canada and Japan who take progressive and precautionary measures and enforce stricter guidelines
and regulations. For more in depth information please refer to Truth in Beauty Book.
AEROSOLS
AMYL ACETATE & ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (BHA)
BENZOYL PEROXIDE – acne products
CETEARETH & CETEARETH GLYCOL – contaminated with ethylene
oxide and 1,4-Dioxane
COCAMIDE DEA (DIETHANOLAMINE)
ETHYLENEDIAMINETETRAACETIC ACID (EDTA)
GLYCOLIC & HYDROXY ACIDS – anti-ageing/acne products,
chemical exfoliants
HYDROQUINONE & KOJIC ACID – skin lightening
INSECT REPELLENTS
LANOLIN
LAURETHS – contaminated with ethylene oxide
and 1,4-Dioxane
LIMONENE
LOOSE POWDERS & NANOPARTICLES – small airborne particles
can cause damage to lungs
METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE (MI) &
METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE (MCI)
OXYBENZONE , OCTINOXATE – sunscreens
PARABENS – methyl, ethyl, butyl, propyl, isobutyl
PERFUMES & BODY SPRAYS – listed as fragrance and parfum,
contains diethyl phthalate (DEP)
PETROLATUM & MINERAL OIL
PHENOXYETHANOL
PHTHALATES – bisphenol A (BPA), dibutyl (DBP), diethyl (DEP),
diethyl hydroxy (DEHP)
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL (PEG) – contaminated with ethylene
oxide and 1,4-Dioxane
POLYSORBATES – contaminated with ethylene oxide
and 1,4-Dioxane
QUATERNIUM-15
RESORCINOL
SODIUM LAURYL & LAURETH SULFATES (SLS & SLES)
SUN PROTECTION – avoid tanning beds
TALC & TALCUM POWDER
TOOTHPASTE – triclosan and fluoride, SLS and SLES
TOLUENE
TRICLOSAN & TRICLOCARBAN – found in soap and
hand sanitisers
TRIETHANOLAMINE (TEA) - precursor to the carcinogen
nitrosamine
UREAS – diazolidinyl, DMDM hydantoin, imidazolidinyl,
sodium hydroxymethylglycinate
4-METHYLBENZYLIDENE CAMPHOR (4-MBC)
Truth in BeautyTHE ULTIMATE RESOURCE FOR HOLISTIC BEAUTY
A POCKET GUIDEBY MUKTI, FOUNDER OF MUKTI ORGANICS
F I N D O U T M O R E L I F E- C H A N G I N G I N S I G H TS F R O M O U R F O U N D E R
W W W. M U KT I O R GA N I C S .CO M / B O O K
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO HOLISTIC BEAUTY
1. Top Third – This area lists the ingredients that
constitute 80-95% of the product. If the first ingredient
listed is water or aqua, that’s what you’re paying for.
2. Middle Third – This constitutes about 4-12% of the
product and is made up of oils, actives, emulsifiers
and surfactants.
3. Final Third – Makes up around 1-4% of the product
and consists of preservatives, fragrances, stabilisers
and label claims.
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WHAT DO YOU USE?
HAIR
• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Dry Shampoo
• Hair Spray
• Styling Aids
EYES
• Eye Crème/Gel
• Mascara
• Eye Liner/Pencil
• Eye Shadow
FACE
• Cleanser
• Toner
• Serums/Oils
• Moisturiser
• Exfoliant
• Masques
BODY
• Body Wash/Soap
• Body Lotion/Oil
• Deodorant
• Perfume
• Nail Polish
MOUTH
• Toothpaste
• Mouth Wash
• Lip Liner
• Lipstick/Gloss
MAKEUP
• Primer
• Foundation
• Concealer
• Highlighter
• Bronzer/Blush
• Setting Spray