Ingredients to Avoid for Compromised Skin

Methylparaben, Ethylparaben, Polyparaben, Benzoyl Alcohol, Methylisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol, Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Triclosan, Benzalkonium Chloride, Bezophenone

Photo-sensitizing Preservatives (can make sun damage and melasma worse)

Citric Acid, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Limonene

Fragrances

Diethylhexyl Phthalate, Fragrance, Parfum, Eugenol, Geraniol, Linalool, Citronellol, Limonene, Lemon, Lime, Orange, Tangerine, Bergamot, Lavender Oil, Ylang-Ylang, Peppermint

Surfactants

Sodium laureth sulphate, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate, Ammonium Laureth Sulphate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulphate, Benzalkonium Chloride, DEA, TEA

Emulsifiers & Humectants

Polyethylene Glycol, Ethylene Glycol, Polysorbates, Cetyl and Stearyl Alcohol, PEG-4, Sorbic Acid

Emollients

Petrolatum, Isoparaffin, Polybutene, Mineral Oil, Silicone (Methicone, Dimethicone), Lanolin

Acids

Glycolic, Lactic, Malic, Citric, Tartaric, Salicylic

Dyes & Coloring Agents

Coal tar, amines, P-phenylenediamine, CI 12120, CI 12140, CI13065, CI 42640, blue 1, green 5, red 40, yellow 5

UV Filters

PABA, Oxybenzone, Octocrylene, Octylmethoxycinnamate, Benzophenone