Perfums are used to make products more pleasant to use. Having no other use than as marketing arguments, they increase the risk of reactions for sensitive skin and take the place of ingredients which could have a real benefit for the skin.

Parabens are preservatives very common in the cosmetics industry. As part of endocrine disruptors, they are regularly singled out for representing a health risk and for accelerating the aging of the skin when exposed to the sun.

Silicones are part of the range of occlusive ingredients, that is to say they form a film on the surface of the skin, preventing it from breathing. Coming from petrochemicals, they also contribute to the pollution of the planet.

Endocrine disruptors are substances that alter the functioning of the endocrine system, that is to say the production and action of hormones essential to metabolism. The World Health Organization (WHO) has been warning about these ingredients for several years, pointing to “an increased risk of health problems”.

There is a common misconception in cosmetics: all alcohols are harmful to the skin. If ethanol and isopropanol dry out the skin, break down its protective film and increase the risk of skin reactions, fatty alcohols have no disadvantages for the skin and health. We have therefore removed the first 2 from our ingredient lists.

Of natural origin, essential oils are known to represent a significant risk of skin reactions for sensitive skin. They should also be absolutely avoided during pregnancy.