The Red List
Here is our list of potentially harmful ingredients that we’ve done our utmost to ensure aren’t associated with any HealthPost products (other than hair dyes, which are considered an occasional use product, and highlighted in the list).
We use the latest research to maintain this list – anything on this list doesn’t meet our strict standards for human and environmental health. To the best of our knowledge, we don’t stock products that contain the following ingredients:
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1,2,3-Benzotriazole
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Anti-corrosive. Household cleaners.
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Health hazard. Skin irritant.
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2-amino-4-hydroxyethylaminoanisolesulphate
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Hair colourant. Hair dyes.
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Considered safe in low concentrations.This is an occasional use ingredient in hair dyes.
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3-benzylidene-camphor
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UV Filter. Sunscreen.
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Hormone disruptor.
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4-Amino-2-Hydroxytoluene
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Hair dyes
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Toxin but poorly absorbed. This is anoccasional use ingredient in hair dyes.
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4-Chlororesorcinol
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Hair colourant. Hair dyes.
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Toxin and allergen. This is an occasional useingredient in hair dyes.
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8-hydroxyquinoline sulfate/Oxyquinoline Sulfate
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Emulsion Stabiliser, biocide. Hairlightener
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Determined safe for use in cosmetics,subject to concentration or use limitations.This is an occasional use ingredient in hair dyes.
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Alkylphenol/propylphenol/nonylpheno
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Detergents. Household cleaners
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Carcinogenic and hormone disrupting
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Aluminium
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Body products
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Anti-perspirant that functions by blocking pores.
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Ammonia
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Ingredient in fragrance.
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Damaging to aquatic life. Damaging ifinhaled. Bioaccumulates.
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Artificial Sweeteners - First generation (saccharin, aspartame, cyclamate)
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Sweetener in foods & capsules
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Ingredient source is concerning. Negativemetabolic health effects.
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Benzalkonium chloride
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Preservative. Broad skin care use
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Frequent use can lead to resistant bacteria.Extreme irritant of skin and lungs.
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Benzophenone-1
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Benzene based UV absorber. Nail polish.Sunscreens.
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Hormone disruptor. Persistent effect in theenvironment
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Benzophenone-4/Sulisobenzone
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Sunscreens.
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Can cause skin and eye irritation. Someassociation with hormone disruption.
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Bronopol/2-brono-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol /1,3-propanedio
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Perservative. Broad skin care use.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Butyl Alcohol
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Fragrance ingredient.
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Can be irritating to the skin and otherorgans.
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Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA)
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Antioxidant/ fragrance/ antibacterial,Broad skin care use.
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Hormone disruptor. Possible carcinogen
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Ceteareth-6 Olivate
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Stabilizer, Skin conditioner.
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May be contaminated with Ethylene oxidewhich is highly toxic.
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Ceteareth-60 / Myristyl Glycol
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Emulsifier. Broad skin care use.
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May be contaminated with Ethylene oxidewhich is highly toxic.
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Cocamide DEA/MEA
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Stabiliser. Broad skin care use.
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Irritant and allergen. Subject toconcentration restrictions in skincare. This isan occasional use ingredient in hair dyes.
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Cyclopentasiloxane
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Type of silicone for lubricating. Hair careand body lotions
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Associated with hormone disruption andbioaccumulation, in the environment as wellas the body.
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Cyclotetrasiloxane
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Type of silicone for lubricating. Hair careand body lotions.
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Associated with hormone disruption andbioaccumulation, in the environment as wellas the body. Unhealthy for the reproductivesystem.
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Deet N, N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide
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Repellent in insect repellents.
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Irritating to skin, eyes, and lungs. Toxic towildlife.
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Diazolidinyl urea
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Anti-microbial Preservative. Hair careand skin care. May be derived fromanimals.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Dibutyl phthalate, Dibutyl Ester 1, 2
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Fragrance. Solvent, nail polish.
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Hormone disruptor, bioaccumulates, toxic tothe eco system
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DMDM Hydantoin
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Preservative, Broad skin care use.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Ethanolamine
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pH adjuster. Broad skin care use.
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Unsafe if left on skin. Allergen. Immune andrespiratory toxin. This is an occasional useingredient in hair dyes.
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Ethyl-hexyl p-methoxycinnamic acid/Octyl methoxycinnamate/Octinoxate
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Chemical sunscreen (UV absorber).
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Hormone disruptor. Persistent effect in theenvironment.
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Ethylene Oxide
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Used to make other chemicals.
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Known human carcinogen. Used to makeother chemicals like PEGs and SLS.
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Fluoride (except tissue salts)
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Oral care. Toothpaste.
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Antagonises iodine. Can build up and impactnegatively on bones and teeth.
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Formaldehyde (formalin)
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Preservative. Nail polish, hair dyes, hairstraighteners.
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Carcinogenic. Strong skin allergen.
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High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Sweetener in foods.
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This ingredient has become a hidden sugarin processed foods. High fructose can lead to fatty liver.
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Hydrogen Peroxide
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Antimicrobial. Hair dyes.
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Irritant and oxidant. This is an occasional useingredient in hair dyes.
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Hydroquinone
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Skin lightening agent.
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Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmeticsby the EU authority. Strong toxin.
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Imidazolidinyl urea
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Preservative. Cosmetics, hair care. Maybe derived from animals.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate
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Preservative in cosmetics
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Preservative found in cosmetics.
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Isothiazolinones
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Synthetic Preservative. Broad skin careuse.
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Frequently associated with allergic reactions.
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Liquid paraffin
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Fragrance/conditioner. Broad skin careuse.
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Human allergen. Hydrocarbons derived frompetroleum.
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m-Aminophenol
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Synthetic dye in Hair dyes.
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Approved but restricted to lowconcentration. This is an occasional useingredient in hair dyes.
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Mercury/Thimerosal
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Preservative. Cosmetics.
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Toxic heavy metal, shown to bioaccumulatein the ecosystem.
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Methylchloroisothiazolinone
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Preservative. Broad skin care use.
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Human allergen. Associated with ecotoxicity
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Methylisothiazolinone
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Preservative. Broad skin care use.
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Human allergen. Neurotoxic. Ecotoxicity.
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Microbeads(polyethylene (PE), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA),nylon,polyethylene terephthalate (PET)and polypropylene (PP))
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Exfoliant. Face and body scrubs.
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Tiny pieces of plastic that aren't filteredfrom the waste water system. Contribute toeco-toxicity
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MSG 621
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Flavour enhancer. Foods.
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Irritating to the nervous system in sensitiveindividuals.
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N-Phenyl-p-Phenylenediamine Sulfate
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Hair dyes.
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This is an occasional use ingredient. Shouldonly be used in low concentrations.
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Oxybenzone / Benzophenone-3
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UV Filter in sunscreens.
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Homrone disruption. Human allergen.
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P-phenylenediamine
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Hair dyes.
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Associated with allergic reactions. Oursupplier uses the lowest possible amountof colour pigment - across the range theircolour contains an average of 0.2% oxidativepigment. This is an occasional use ingredientin hair dyes.
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PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid) (in skincare only)
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UV absorber in sunscreen.
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External use can cause allergic dermatitisand photosensitivity.
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Petroleum jelly
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Barrier
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Derivative of oil refining, an unsustainable resource.
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PABA (4-aminobenzoic acid) (in skincare only)
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UV absorber in sunscreen.
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External use can cause allergic dermatitisand photosensitivity.
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Phthalate
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Plasticiser.
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Man made chemical compounds used inthe manufacture of plastics, solvents, andpersonal care products. Phthalates arehormone disruptors.
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Phthalate containing Fragrances, Dibutylphthalate, Dibutyl Ester 1,2-
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Fragrance. Broad skin care use.
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Man made chemical compounds used inthe manufacture of plastics, solvents, andpersonal care products. Phthalates arehormone disruptors.
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Polyacrylamide
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Anti-static. Creams
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Made of acrylamide which is an irritant aswell as toxic to the eco system.
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Polyethylene Glycol GroupPEG-12, PEG-2, PEG-30, PEG-25, PEG-5, PEG-6, PEG-100, PEG-120, PEG-7,PEG-20Plus othersContained in Tints of Nature:PEG-2 SoyaminePEG-4 RapeseedamidePEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate
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Emulsifier, cleansing agent, penetrationenhancer, humectant, conditioner. Broadskin care use.
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PEGs are not the most stable of ingredientsand can start to break down within 12months of manufacture. PEGs are productsof condensed ethylene oxide (highly toxic)and water that have various derivatives. Thisis an occasional use ingredient.
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Potassium persulfate
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Oxidising agent. Hair dyes.
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Irritant and allergen. This is an occasionaluse ingredient in hair dyes.
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Propylene glycol
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Conditioning agent. Mineral oil.Conditioners, moisturisers, cosmetics.
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Mild irritant to skin. Derived frompetroleum.
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Quaternium-15
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Preservative. Shampoos, cleansers, antiagingskincare.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Retinyl palmitate, (Vitamin A Palmitate)(in skin care only)
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Skin conditioner. Anti-aging skincare.
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In external use, this ingredient can increaseskin lesions, especially in the presence ofsunlight.
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Shark fins
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Shark fins.
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Disruptive to eco systems and involves deepsea fishing.
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Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
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Antimicrobial. Broad skin care use.
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Found to form formaldehyde in cosmeticproducts.
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Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)/ Sodiumlaureth sulfate / Coco lauryl sulfate
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Cleansing agent. Broad skin care use.
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Irritating to the skin. Hormone disrupting.May be contaminated with dioxane.
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Squalene
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Shark liver oil.
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Disruptive to eco systems and involves deepsea fishing.
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Stearalkonium chloride - petroleum sourced
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Preservative. Conditioners.
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Strong irritant and allergen.
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Toluene
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Solvent. Nail polish.
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Very irritating. Persists and accumulatesin the body and eco-system. May causedevelopmental problems in the unborn child.
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Triclocarban
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Deodorant agent. Antimicrobial. Hardsoap. Banned by FDA 2016.
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Found to be harmful to the environment.Associated with hormone disruption.
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Triclosan
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Antibacterial agent. Liquid soap andtoothpaste.
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Found to be irritating to eyes, skin, andlungs. Studies show hormone disruption.
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Triethanolamine (TEA)
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Emulsifier. Cosmetics & hair care.
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Irritant and allergen. Subject toconcentration restrictions in skincare.
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Trisodium NTA
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Chelating agent. Cleansers.
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Found to be irritating to eyes, skin, andlungs.
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We rely on our suppliers regarding correct reporting of ingredients and processes, so we can make informed decisions about which products meet our Good Ingredients Promise.We take this seriously and have made every effort to ensure our products meet the standards we’ve outlined.
